Introduction to Marxist philosophy
Nat Arkwright outlines the philosophy of Marxism – dialectical materialism.
April 2022
Reformism to warmongering: A slippery slope
Self-proclaimed ‘Marxist’ Paul Mason provides a stark case study in where the left ends up if it abandons an independent class position. Instead of this apologism for western imperialism, we must aim our fire at our own jingoistic ruling class.
#BuildTheMarxistPress: Celebrating 30 years of Socialist Appeal
Socialist Appeal activists have been celebrating our organisation’s 30th birthday this month with enthusiastic stalls and sales in cities and towns across the country. Join us in the struggle for socialism, and help to #BuildTheMarxistPress.
UCU rank and file back further struggle: No capitulation!
Following multiple rounds of strike action, the long-running dispute between UCU members and university bosses remains at a stalemate. Union leaders are looking to deflate the struggle. Instead, we need escalation and a militant fightback.
Boris Johnson: The end is nigh
Faced with mounting crises, the beleaguered Prime Minister is battling on, refusing to go. But it is only a matter of time before despairing Tory backbenchers make their move. This degenerate government is on its last legs. Kick them all out!
Tories outsource the refugee crisis ‘anywhere but here’
Tory plans to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda have provoked disgust across the board. Such barbaric treatment of refugees is the norm for the callous representatives of capitalism. It is their system that is responsible for this horror without end.
Ukraine crisis: Biden fans the flames of war
Washington is funnelling further arms to Ukraine, hoping to prolong the war and advance their own imperialist interests. Cynical talk of ‘defending democracy’ and ‘self-determination’ is just propaganda, designed to conceal their true aims.
RMT ballots for national rail strike: For united action and workers’ control!
The RMT is gearing up for strike action across Britain’s railways, in response to proposed cuts by the Tories and bosses. Meanwhile, fat-cat owners are making a mint. The unions must fight for nationalisation and workers’ control.
Frances O’Grady retires: Class collaboration vs class struggle
Frances O’Grady is set to retire from her role as TUC general secretary. Under her direction, the TUC has been characterised by compromise and cosying up to the bosses. Instead, with workers under attack, the trade unions need militant leadership.
Holland Park School: Escalate the fight against trust takeover!
Staff, students, and parents at Holland Park School in London are organising to oppose the proposed takeover by a giant academy trust. To defend education, the labour movement must fight to end academisation, and put workers in control.
France: What do the presidential election results really reveal?
The liberal establishment are breathing a sigh of relief that their man – Emmanuel Macron – has won a second term as French President. His re-election, however, will mean further attacks on workers and youth, and further intense class struggles.
French Elections: Neither Macron, nor Le Pen!
Joe Attard analyses the 2022 French Elections, putting forward the positions that Marxists should stand for complete class independence, voting for neither Macron nor Le Pen.