Forged amid global turmoil: the first World Congress of the Revolutionary Communist International
Amid global crisis, rising inequality, and war, 350 communists met in Italy for the First Congress of the Revolutionary Communist International.
Letter: Far right on the streets – blame the billionaires!
“Just like last summer’s riots, the police have proven useless in fighting off the far right. More often than not, they have protected these thugs from counter-protests. Clearly they have better things to be doing – such as locking up hundreds of peaceful Palestine protesters.”
Ask The Communist: Are religion and communism completely incompatible?
In the latest issue of The Communist, we answer a question from a reader in Sussex: are religion and communism mutually exclusive? And do communists believe religion needs to be eradicated in order for communism to work?
‘A Nation of Shopkeepers’: The egotism of the petty bourgeoisie
‘A Nation of Shopkeepers’, by academic Dan Evans, argues that the working class has shrunk, giving way to a ‘new petty bourgeoisie’. He does this by changing the definition of class to a set of cultural values, abandoning the Marxist standpoint altogether.
‘Shut it down for Palestine’: What the unions could be doing
The Palestine movement is yearning for solutions. The mood in Britain is charged with anger – against the genocide, austerity, and general insecurity about the future. The unions could provide a lightning rod for this energy, but for this a bold programme is required.
Letters: Starmer’s Labour choose careers over conscience
In this issue of The Communist, our readers cover the rising costs of food, housing, and childcare; Rachel Reeves playing the knight in shining armour for crooked car dealers; Palestine solidarity repression; and how to really fight oppression.
Online Safety Act – how do we keep young people safe?
All websites operating in the UK must now verify their users’ age if they host content deemed potentially ‘harmful’ for children. But we can have no trust in Starmer’s big business government to put young people’s welfare first. We need a revolution!
London’s leap: The fastest we’ve ever grown
Since March, London RCP has recruited 90 new members – taking us to the 350 milestone! Our London regional organiser discusses the Bolshevik attitude that was required for this phenomenal surge to take place.
New forces, new tasks: RCP hits 200 new recruits ahead of schedule
Our ‘Revolution Against the Billionaires’ recruitment campaign has been a resounding success. After twelve weeks, 211 new members have joined the party! Now it is all of our task to study and sharpen our political clarity for the turbulent coming period.
Trump’s golf-cart diplomacy: Starmer acts as Washington’s caddie
Visiting Scotland to open a new golf resort, President Trump was lavished with praise and gifts by grovelling world leaders. Topping this list is Starmer himself, whose emasculation served as a sharp reminder of the real nature of the so-called ‘special relationship’.
The legacy of British imperialism in Ireland
In this session from the Revolution Festival 2024, Shaun Morris, Central Committee member of the RCP, discusses the cruel legacy of British imperialism in Ireland.
Third Congress of the Communist International: Theses on Tactics and Strategy
Since launching a call for a new left party, over 600,000 have signed up, illustrating a burning desire for change. In turn, we republish Lenin’s advice on how Communists should orientate towards mass workers parties to win them over to a communist programme.