Trump plays with fire in the Middle East – no to US warmongering!
Tensions are rising in the Gulf, with a belligerent wing of the Trump administration set on sabre-rattling with the Iranian regime. We must oppose this imperialist warmongering.
Remembering Grenfell: thousands march for justice
Local residents and activists recently marched in remembrance of the Grenfell tragedy that took place two years ago. We need to continue fighting together for justice.
Unite Rules Conference: Vote for accountable leadership
Delegates from Unite are meeting this week to discuss changes to the union’s rules. Amongst the proposals are several important amendments that seek to increase the democracy, transparency and accountability within Britain’s largest trade union.
Freedom and slavery: the birth of capital
We are frequently told that capitalism equals ‘freedom’; that it is the organic product of ‘human nature’. But far from arising naturally, the birth of the ‘free’ market is built on violence, dispossession, and enslavement.
Oppose Trump’s imperialist aggression against Iran
Hamid Alizadeh, writer for In Defence of Marxism, discusses the increasing friction between the USA and Iran, with Washington accusing the Tehran regime of attacking two oil tankers and shooting down an American drone.
‘Brexit betrayal’ leaves Tory ranks frothing at the mouth
A recent survey reveals that members of the ‘Conservative and Unionist’ Party would be willing to burn the country and their own party to the ground in order to see Brexit through. This shows how far the once-mighty Tory Party has fallen.
Anti-Corbyn attacks expose imperialist machinations
Jeremy Corbyn has recently faced a volley of attacks from establishment figures on either side of the Atlantic. These demonstrate the imperialist interests that really lie behind the so-called ‘special relationship’.
Bromley library workers strike against outsourcing attacks
The outsourcing of library services by Tory-run Bromley Council in London has been a disaster for workers and local residents. But staff are fighting back, setting a powerful example for the whole labour movement.
35 years since the ‘Battle of Orgreave’
35 years ago today, striking miners were violently repressed by police at the infamous ‘Battle of Orgreave’. Decades on, there has still been no justice for those injured and arrested. But we will never forget the heroic struggle of the miners.
The beautiful game – and its big crisis
Capitalism’s rampant inequality pervades the whole of society – including the world of football. Whilst rich clubs like Man City rake in millions, outside of the Premier League, many clubs face the threat of bankruptcy.
The crisis of liberalism
All over the world, the liberal status quo is splintering under the pressure of so-called ‘populism’. But why? And what does this mean for the fight for socialism?
Grenfell – two years on: unite together to fight for justice
Today is the second anniversary of the terrible catastrophe that was the Grenfell tower fire. But precious little has changed for the affected residents. The whole labour movement should support their struggle for justice.