UBI and automation: utopia or nightmare?
In this podcast, Adam Booth discusses the demand for a universal basic income.
June 2021
The myth of Joe Biden: 8 lies debunked
There are many illusions in Joe Biden, including on the left. But while he might not be as openly reactionary as Trump, he is no friend of working people. He is still the leading representative of the same brutal, oppressive capitalist system.
Outsourced workers strike back against callous Serco bosses
Hospital workers contracted to outsourcing giant Serco are taking action to defend their conditions against management’s attacks. The labour movement must fight to reverse all outsourcing and privatisation. Save our NHS with socialist policies!
In Defence of Marxism magazine relaunched: Arm yourself with revolutionary theory!
We are proud to announce the relaunch of our theoretical magazine. As Lenin said, without revolutionary theory there can be no revolutionary movement. Subscribe today and join the fight for socialism!
Review: ‘The return: Life after ISIS’ – Jihadism and capitalist alienation
A recent documentary following the story of Shamima Begum and other former ISIS brides highlights the feelings of hopelessness that push young people into the arms of jihadi groups. Only the struggle for socialism can provide a real alternative.
Hancock goes – Now give all the Tories the boot!
Health secretary Matt Hancock has resigned after being embroiled in another government scandal. But his replacement, Sajid Javid, offers more of the same corruption and privatisation. We need to kick out all the Tories and fight for socialism.
Thousands march in London to say: Tories out!
Last Saturday, activists from across the country descended on the streets of London to protest against the crimes of this callous Tory government. To channel the anger in society, the left leaders must offer a bold socialist programme.
Dido Harding angling to be NHS chief: Workers must prepare for battle
Having overseen the calamitous Test and Trace system, Tory Baroness Dido Harding is lining up to head the NHS – no doubt to open the door to further privatisation. The labour movement must fight to save the NHS with socialist policies.
Out with this government of liars and cheats!
Thousands of activists will be descending on London’s streets tomorrow, marching to demand: Tories out! This criminal government is responsible for social murder. The labour movement must mobilise and fight for a clear socialist alternative.
Ireland: The implosion of the DUP and the dead end of Unionism
The DUP in the North of Ireland is in a deep crisis – a reflection of the impasse facing Unionism as a whole. Sectarianism and capitalism have nothing to offer Protestant workers. Only united class struggle can provide a way forward.
Time for real change in Unison – Interview with left NEC members
Recent elections for the Unison NEC delivered a clear victory for the left. This has the potential to transform the whole labour movement in Britain. Socialist Appeal spoke with two newly-elected NEC members about the challenges ahead.
Workers’ control, democracy, and power
Daniel Morley discusses the idea of workers’ democracy and workers’ control of the economy.