Tory liars and Blairite saboteurs
Boris Johnson has been caught lying over the Salisbury attack. And Blairite MPs are up to their usual sabotaging shenanigans. Alan Woods comments.
Britain: a country turned upside down – part two
In the second of a three-part analysis of political developments in Britain, we look at the perspectives for the Labour Party. A Corbyn government is on the horizon. But it will face sabotage and threats from day one.
The assassination of Martin Luther King
To commemorate the 50th anniversary since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., we publish here an extract from a longer article examining the evolution of MLK’s politics. By the time of his assassination, he was drawing socialist conclusions.
Racist election leaflet exposes real face of the Tories
A Romford resident reports on the latest attempt by the Tories to whip up xenophobia. We must use the upcoming local elections to kick out these racists and their austerity policies.
World trade: Trump sets his eyes on China
Donald Trump has taken another step on the path towards a trade war, announcing large tariffs on Chinese goods. The US President’s latest measures reflect the fears amongst the American capitalists towards Chinese competition.
Militancy pays: successful wildcat strike at recycling plant
Martin Swayne reports on the recent inspiring wildcat strike of recycling workers at Orion in East London. This militant action shows that unorganised workers can organise, fight back, and win.
20 years on: The Good Friday Agreement is dead
The Good Friday Agreement was signed two decades ago, ending years of sectarian violence. But now the treaty is being trampled under foot by the narrow interests of cynical politicians on all sides.
NUS conference 2018: what have we learned and what’s next?
Marxist Student delegates to this year’s NUS conference assess the outcomes from the debates, votes, and elections that have taken place over the past week. What is the way forward for the student movement from here?
Turkey’s attack on the Kurds: who are the real terrorists?
The Turkish army’s recent brutal invasion of Afrin – and the misery it is exacting on the Kurdish population – has once again highlighted the cynical hypocrisy of the imperialists.
Britain: a country turned upside down – part one
In the first of a three-part analysis of political developments in Britain, we look at the crisis of British capitalism and its reflection in society – as seen by the Brexit vote, the rise of strikes, and the anger against the establishment.
Reject UCU stitch-up: vote no! Hunt must go!
Joe Attard of the KCL UCU discusses the latest unacceptable proposal that the union leadership are pushing on members. Reject the deal! We need a new, radical, fighting leadership!
Capitalism, advertising, and ‘diversity’
Ravi Mistry looks at the cynical way in which exploitative big businesses present themselves as allies of oppressed groups in order to sell their products and make profits.