Donald Trump and the hypocrisy of the liberals
Trump’s UK visit this week will draw thousands onto the streets in opposition to his disgusting policies. But many of these are just a crude continuation of his liberal predecessors.
Durham Miners’ Gala: Time to put socialism back on agenda
This weekend, hundreds of thousands of workers and trade unionists will gather at the Durham Miners’ Gala. This platform should be used by the leaders of the labour movement to raise the ideas of socialism.
Build the campaign for Clause 4 in the RMT
Brendan Kelly of the RMT discusses what union activists can do to help in the fight for a socialist Labour government.
Privatisation and profit pile pressure on students
Cost-cutting and a lack of quality control at exam boards have led to a number of errors that are placing enormous stresses on students’ lives.
Brexiteer revolt leaves May’s government in the balance
The resignation of Brexit-supporting ministers David Davis and Boris Johnson has left Theresa May hanging by a thread. Only the threat of a Corbyn government now keeps the Tory Prime Minister in power.
Money making threatens music festival fun
Profit-seeking festival organisers are emptying people’s wallets – and often endangering lives.
Unite policy conference: attempting to square the circle
The debates at Unite conference this week demonstrate the seemingly insoluble problems facing the working class. From Brexit to automation: only a bold socialist alternative can offer a way forward.
The Marxist view of history: historical materialism
In this video from Socialist Appeal’s Marx in a Day event earlier this year (which celebrated Karl Marx’s 200th birthday), Josh Holroyd discusses the contribution made by the great revolutionary thinker towards our understanding of history.
Donald Trump and the world
Across the world, the US President is pouring oil upon an already-raging fire. His arrogant, egotistical behaviour reflects the greed and madness of the capitalist system that has produced him.
The relevance of Clause IV to trade unionists today
Labour4Clause4 campaign supporters hosted a fringe meeting at the Unite conference this week, explaining the importance of the demand for nationalisation in meeting the challenges facing workers today.
Mexico: AMLO vote marks new period of class struggle
The victory for Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his MORENA party in the recent Mexican elections is a huge blow against the ruling class and imperialism.
Why we fight for workers’ control and management
With a left-wing Labour government on the horizon, the debate around workers’ control has been re-opened. Rob Sewell explains what this could – and should – look like.