Corbyn movement continues its advance
We publish here two reports from local Labour activists, which give an indication of the growing strength of the left-wing within the Labour Party. Despite the attacks, the Corbyn movement marches on.
James Connolly and the struggle for Irish independence
In this talk from the 2018 Revolution Festival, Ben Curry of the Socialist Appeal editorial board discusses the life of James Connolly: the man, his ideas, and their relevance for Marxists today.
The life and ideas of Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels contributions to Marxism remain as important as ever. Adam Booth discusses the key role that Engels played in developing the ideas of scientific socialism – ideas that we continue to fight for today.
PCS: How to build the left – a lesson in damaging prestige politics
The contest for assistant general secretary of PCS, the civil servants’ union, provides important lessons in the dangers of sectarianism and putting individual prestige before the interests of trade union members.
Labour, Brexit, and the far-right threat
Some leading left-wingers have called on Corbyn to support a ‘People’s Vote’ in order to curtail the rise of the far right. But reversing Brexit will do nothing to undermine the fascists. Instead, we need bold socialist demands.
London Young Labour AGM: More politics please
The recent AGM of London Young Labour was a missed opportunity to discuss the way forward in the fight to kick out the Tories and bring in a socialist Labour government.
Help to Buy: subsidising the profits of big business
Intended to make houses affordable for first-time buyers, the government’s Help to Buy scheme has ended up just funneling money into the pockets of profiteering construction companies.
Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism – a reading guide
We present here a reading guide to Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism, which can help comrades digest the key ideas from this classic text by Lenin.
Wage Labour and Capital – a reading guide
We present here a reading guide to Wage Labour and Capital, which can help comrades digest the key ideas from this classic text by Karl Marx.
Value, Price and Profit – a reading guide
We present here a reading guide to Value, Price and Profit, which can help comrades digest the key ideas from this classic text by Karl Marx.
“Left-Wing” Communism: an Infantile Disorder – a reading guide
We present here a reading guide to “Left-Wing” Communism: an Infantile Disorder, which can help comrades digest the key ideas from this classic Marxist text by Vladimir Lenin.
The Transitional Programme – a reading guide
We present here a reading guide to the Transitional Programme, which can help comrades digest the key ideas from this classic Marxist text by Leon Trotsky.