Oliver Cromwell and the English Revolution
In this video from the 2018 Revolution Festival, Alan Woods (editor of In Defence of Marxism) discusses the events of the English Civil War – England’s revolution.
Brexit crisis will reshape political landscape forever
The neverending Brexit saga is taking its toll on both of Britain’s major political parties, exposing the faultlines and widening the rifts. The question is not if there will be splits, but when.
Luciana Berger and Liverpool Wavertree: what really happened?
Grassroots Labour members should be able to hold their representatives to account. But Labour right-wingers have vehemently opposed this basic democratic principle.
Female retail workers struggle for equal pay
Women workers at Asda and other major supermarkets are fighting for equal pay in court. This should be backed up by union organisation and militant action.
PCS launches strike ballot over pay
Civil servants will be balloted for strike action in the coming months as part of the PCS union’s ongoing struggle over pay. A successful strike could deliver a strong blow against this fragile Tory government.
Cancer and Capita: NHS outsourcing disaster deepens
Yet another outsourcing scandal has surfaced – this time potentially putting thousands of lives at risk. Privatisation and profit must be eliminated from our NHS.
Trotsky’s suppressed letter: an introduction by Alan Woods
A letter written by Leon Trotsky has recently been discovered which provides an unbroken thread from Trotsky to the present day Marxists internationally. This is the birth certificate of our tendency.
The Marxist position on immigration
The issue of immigration has been central to the Brexit debate. Unfortunately, some on the left have pandered to anti-immigration sentiments. Marxists must call for workers’ unity, organisation, and internationalism.
The BBC and Venezuela: bias and lies
A coup attempt is in full-swing in Venezuela, orchestrated from Washington. As ever, supposedly ‘objective’ media outlets such as the BBC are softening up public opinion for this imperialist intervention.
Venezuela: where next for Trump’s coup?
US imperialism is continuing to tighten the screws on the Maduro government in their attempt to bring about regime change. But the revolutionary masses in Venezuela are resisting this coup.
Which way forward in the fight against outsourcing?
Struggles of outsourced workers have taken place in universities across London in the recent period. Students can and should play an important role in supporting these campaigns. But what strategy is needed to succeed?
Council cuts: a voice from the frontline
Northamptonshire County Council hit the headlines last year after it was announced that the local authority was facing bankruptcy. We spoke to a council worker, who revealed the harsh reality of this crisis.