Shostakovich: The musical voice of the Russian Revolution
From this year’s Revolution Festival, Peter Kwasiborski, introduces Shostakovich.
US attack on Venezuela – the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ in action
Trump is laying bare his imperialist policy. Having disgracefully kidnapped Maduro and declared the US would run Venezuela directly, Trump is implementing the ‘Donroe Doctrine’. This is a recipe for clashes and conflicts – which will eventually provoke mass resistance.
Imperialist coup in Venezuela: The UK is not innocent
Starmer’s government has given its tacit support to the criminal kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This follows a long history on the part of British imperialism of pushing for regime change. We must fight to overthrow imperialism.
RCI Statement: Trump’s attack on Venezuela – condemn this act of criminal aggression!
Today at 2AM, the United States carried out a criminal act, abducting President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuala, following months of sabotage, theft, and sanctions. The RCP stands unconditionally for the defence of Venezuela and call on our supporters to rally behind this movement.
Is Britain’s working class too weak to carry out a revolution?
A popular myth is that the British working class is too weak to carry out a revolution. Yet by examining the concrete facts, we find working class Britons are highly proletarianised and have taken the path of struggle many times in the past years. Will Collins examines this question further.
A brief history of the East India Company
425 years ago this month, the East India Company was founded in London. This “empire within an empire” soon ruled almost the entirety of the Indian subcontinent, bleeding its people dry – and laying down the foundations for the development of British imperialism.
A fittings factory not fit for purpose
Britain is uninvestable. A worker in a fittings factory tells us about their experience on the shop floor, and how the slowly deteriorating machines exemplify the special crisis of British capitalism.
Hollywood’s merger mania – is this the death of culture?
A mega merger is under way in Hollywood over the historic WarnerBros Discovery corporation. The merger has potentially profound implications in how we consume media, the future of cinema, and the whole of artistic culture for an entire generation.
Why did the UCU ballot fail?
Two weeks ago, the UCU national ballot for strike action at universities failed to reach the legal threshold – in spite of the crisis enveloping higher education. This disappointing result reflects the members’ frustration with the lack of direction from the top.
Unison general secretary election: Left wins – Time for Real Change!
For the first time in its 32-year history, Unison has elected a left-wing general secretary. This could be a resounding transformation of Britain’s industrial landscape. To realise this potential, Time for Real Change must mobilise against Starmer and the union bureaucrats.
Pirates of the Caribbean: US seizes tanker, steals Venezuelan oil
Last week the USA stole Venezuelan oil, reportedly worth up to 95 million dollars. This naked act of theft is nothing short of brazen imperialist bullying. It is a major escalation in Trump’s push for regime change in Venezuela, which it is our revolutionary duty to oppose.
How the British monarchy brought down Australia’s most progressive government
Fifty years ago, Australia’s democratically-elected, left-reformist Labor government was forcibly dissolved – by the British monarchy. This detail, which remained hidden for decades, demonstrates the necessity of breaking with these oppressive ruling class institutions once and for all.