Tories vs Labour: the past and the future
A study into Britain’s major political parties has confirmed what most will already know: the Tories are an aging party in decline; Corbyn’s Labour, a party driven by the dynamism of the youth.
Rosa Luxemburg and the 1918 German Revolution
Speaking at the opening rally of the recent Revolution Festival in London, Marie Frederiksen and Rob Sewell discuss their new books about Rosa Luxemburg and the German Revolution.
Fukuyama’s second thoughts: “socialism ought to come back”
Neoconservative Francis Fukuyama once proclaimed the triumph of liberal capitalism and the “end of history”. But events have forced him to swallow his words.
Brexit crisis: what is the likely outcome?
As the Brexit deadline draws nearer, big business is frantically scrabbling to ensure that their profits are not hit. The Prime Minister is coming under enormous pressure from above to stay aligned with Europe.
Brazilian elections: a class position on the second round
This weekend sees the second round of the Brazilian presidential elections. The likely winner will be Bolsonaro, an arch-reactionary. The working class need to mobilise and organise to fight him head on.
Glasgow council workers strike for equality
The huge strike action in Glasgow this week highlights the way forward in the fight for fair and decent pay. The labour movement must argue for a socialist alternative to austerity and inequality.
Why the UCU strike ballot failed
A national ballot for strike action over university lecturers’ pay has fallen short of the Tory-set threshold, despite UCU members smashing the same barrier earlier this year. Why the change in mood?
Revolution Festival 2018: Marxists confident for the struggles ahead
This year’s Revolution Festival provided a clear demonstration of the enthusiasm, interest, and confidence in the ideas of Marxism.
PCS: support Janice Godrich for AGS!
The nomination process is underway for elections inside PCS, the civil servant’s union. Socialist Appeal is backing Janice Godrich for the position of assistant general secretary.
Life of a university admin worker: “I can’t wait to go on strike”
Ballots close this week in the vote among Unison members in higher education about potential strike action. In this letter, a university admin worker explains why they have been pushed into taking action.
Saudi scandal: murder, morals and money
The disappearance of a critical journalist has shone a light on the brutal nature of the Saudi regime and the hypocrisy of their western imperialist allies.
Saudi monsters and their imperialist friends
Alan Woods – editor of In Defence of Marxism – discusses the barbaric crimes of the monstrous Saudi regime in the wake of their recent murder of a critical journalist.