Boris Johnson’s resignation and the crisis in Britain
Adam Booth offers a Marxist perspective on the crisis within the ranks of the Tory party.
July 2022
Sri Lanka: A picture of things to come
After months of protest, the Sri Lankan masses have stormed the grounds of the president and the prime minister, forcing leader Gota Rajapaksa to flee the country. These explosive events are a harbinger of revolutionary developments worldwide.
Review: ‘How to stage a coup’ – An apologia for western imperialism
A new book by Rory Cormac looks at historic examples of outside state intervention in countries’ domestic politics. In the process, however, the liberal author whitewashes the role of western imperialism: the most reactionary force on earth.
Ireland: James Connolly on ‘The Twelfth’ of July
Every year on 12 July, Ulster loyalists in the North of Ireland celebrate William of Orange’s victory at the Battle of the Boyne. In this article from 1913, Irish Marxist James Connolly explains the real meaning of these sectarian traditions.
NATO Summit: China in the crosshairs
The recent NATO Summit in Madrid was hailed as a victory for the powers of Western imperialism, keen to show off their ‘unity’. But beneath the surface they are far from united, as their diverging interests over Ukraine and China reveal.
Four-day working week: Capitalist exploitation vs socialist freedom
A number of companies are trialling the introduction of a four-day working week, with no loss of pay. If ‘successful’, this will simply mean more intense working conditions for the working class, whilst the bosses rake in more profits.
Durham Miners’ Gala: The fighting traditions of our movement
Tomorrow sees the return of the Durham Miners’ Gala – an annual celebration of the labour movement and its history. Today, with capitalism in crisis and workers on the move, it is vital we reclaim the militant traditions of the class struggle.
Revolution and civil war in Ireland – 100 years on
This summer marks a century since the outbreak of civil war in Ireland, when fighting began between supporters of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and those demanding a sovereign Irish Republic. Today, the struggle for a Socialist United Ireland continues.
USA: Abortion rights under attack
Laura Brown and Joel Bergman discuss the reasons and impact of the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Boris goes – A new chapter in the crisis begins
After months of crises and scandals, faced with a growing rebellion in his ranks, Boris Johnson has finally fallen on his sword. But the Tory leader’s departure will not solve any problems for the ruling class. Instead, explosive events impend.
Doctors demand a pay rise: Save our NHS with socialist policies!
Strike action by doctors could be on the cards, as part of a British Medical Association campaign for a 30% pay rise. This struggle must be linked to those of other health workers and striking unions – and to the fight for socialist policies.
CWU goes on the offensive against the bosses
CWU members at Royal Mail and BT Group are mobilising to take action over pay, with posties balloting and telecoms workers voting to strike. Class struggle is spreading like wildfire across the country. The unions must unite and fight.