Comrades across the International Marxist Tendency are commemorating the centenary of Lenin’s death by running a year-long campaign defending his ideas and legacy. This began with a bang last Sunday, with an inspiring rally and book launch in London.
Tata bosses have confirmed plans to cut thousands of jobs at the company’s steelworks in Port Talbot, south Wales. With the unions failing to put up a fight, workers must mobilise, organise, and occupy to protect their livelihoods and community.
This week both marks the centenary of the death of Lenin, and sees the launch of The Communist – a new paper produced by the Marxists in Britain. James Kilby ties these threads together, discussing the history of the revolutionary press.
We publish here the editorial from the latest – Lenin themed – issue of our quarterly theoretical magazine, ‘In Defence of Marxism’, in which Rob Sewell discusses the life and ideas of the great revolutionary leader, a century after his death.
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Jorge Martín discusses the real nature of the Chinese regime, as well as the inter-imperialist conflict and class struggle headed its way in the stormy period ahead.
100 years after his death, there are many so-called ‘Marxists’ who lay claim to Lenin’s name and legacy, whilst defending policies and methods that would be anathema to the great revolutionary. We base ourselves on genuine communist traditions.
The Tories are attempting to steamroller academisation in schools across the country. But education workers – such as those at Castle Wood in Coventry – are resisting this push, standing up in the interests of staff and students.
This Sunday marks the 100th anniversary since the death of Lenin – the inspiring leader of the Russian Revolution. With capitalism in turmoil, in Britain and worldwide, now is the time to continue Lenin’s legacy, and build the forces of communism.
South Africa’s court case against Israel has attracted the attention of millions worldwide, exposing the hypocrisy of western imperialism. But ultimately it is toothless. Only the workers of the world can stop the slaughter, by overthrowing the warmongers.
We are keen to fill the pages of The Communist with readers’ thoughts on art and culture, including the latest releases in cinemas, on stage, on streaming services, and in print. Here, comrades review two recent films to hit the silver screen.
A new television series has helped to shine a light on the horrific torment faced by former managers of local Post Office branches. The response of the capitalist establishment, in turn, has laid bare the double-standards of them and their system.
Only two weeks into the new year, and crises are already mounting in Downing Street. The economy is slumping; scandals are mushrooming; and the Tory Party is undergoing a slow-motion implosion. It’s time to get organised and join the communists!