The British General Strike: A Communist History
Hear the author of A Communist History of the British General Strike talk on the contents of his new book, and the rich lessons from this turning point in the British class struggle.
Britain First sent packing in Manchester – Lessons for the movement
Last Saturday in Manchester, Britain First’s fascist knuckle-draggers were sent packing by over a thousand anti-fascists, including a sizeable Communist bloc. This is a welcome victory for the left, but far from a resounding one. The movement must draw the lessons.
Employment Rights Act: Seize the opportunity, take the fight to Starmer!
Labour touts the Employment Rights Act as “the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation”. In reality, the new law is full of holes. Trade unions should seize what advantages it has given them, and go on the offensive against Starmer!
‘Prince’ Andrew arrested – Put the whole system on trial!
The importance of ‘Prince’ Andrew’s arrest cannot be understated. This latest episode in the Epstein scandal reveals the unbearable pressure of public opinion, and the weakness of the entire establishment. We say: one prince isn’t enough! Put the whole system on trial!
Them and us: The Epstein edition
The Communist readers highlight the many sided ways the Epstein class are radicalising individuals and society as a whole.
Jeffrey Epstein and the psychology of bourgeois decadence
A question many of us have asked is how Jeffrey Epstein and his associates morally defend their crimes. Daniel Morley explores this question and explains how “morality is nothing more than an expression of the real relations of society”.
Scottish Labour mired in sleaze and scandal
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar recently made headlines with his calls for Keir Starmer to step down over the Mandelson affair. But it’s not just the Westminster parties mired in scandal. Both Scottish Labour and the SNP are part of the sleazy establishment.
Where is the trade union opposition to Starmer?
Starmer’s government has been riddled with crises through February. At this point, you would hope to see Britain’s trade union leaders on the offensive. Alas, blinkered by their reformist approach, their response has been very limited.
Starmer out! Down with their rotten system!
The Epstein scandal has set off a stack of dynamite at the heart of British politics, exposing the rot throughout the entire capitalist establishment. Workers and youth must mobilise to kick out Starmer and overthrow the decrepit system he represents.
Are Communists in favour of banning Reform from campus?
Reform is raising a hue and cry over their supposed ‘right’ to speak at universities. But if students decide they don’t want pro-austerity, pro-genocide politicians on their campus, they have the right to mobilise in protest. That is the free speech we’re interested in.
Labour’s Palestine Action ban backfires: Another crushing blow for Starmer
In yet another setback for Starmer’s beleaguered government, the High Court has ruled that Labour’s proscription of Palestine Action is “disproportionate” and “unlawful”. This is a victory for the Palestine movement, and exposes the crisis of the ruling regime.
A crumbling palace for a crumbling system
Westminster’s politicians have yet another ‘tough decision’ to make: except this time it’s not about how cruelly to attack the working class, or which minorities to scapegoat, but how to save the crumbling Houses of Parliament. Perhaps Guy Fawkes had a cheap solution.