The monarchy: A weapon of the ruling class
In this episode of Marxist Voice, Jack Tye Wilson explains the role of the monarchy from a Marxist perspective, pointing out its key role as a reserve weapon to be deployed in defence of capitalism.
Britain
Starmer scraps pledge to abolish tuition fees – we demand free education!
‘Sir’ Keir Starmer has predictably thrown students under the bus by finally scrapping his pledge to abolish tuition fees. We demand free and high-quality education for all, by expropriating the wealth of the bosses.
Coronation and local elections: No respite for the rotten establishment
The Tories are desperately looking for a distraction from their permacrisis. But workers have little interest or enthusiasm for the upcoming coronation or local elections. Instead, the class struggle is sharpening. Revolutionary explosions impend.
May Day: The Marxists raise the banner of revolution!
Yesterday saw International Workers Day demonstrations in towns and cities all over Britain. Socialist Appeal comrades joined these demonstrations, raising bold revolutionary slogans, and calling on workers and youth to join our ranks.
Diane Abbott, Labour, and the hypocrisy of the racist right wing
Left-wing MP Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party, accused of racism by Starmer and the right wing. But this is stinking hypocrisy, coming from these agents of the ruling class. We say: Fight racism! Fight capitalism!
Rugby union in crisis: Kick capitalism out of sport!
A string of scandals has hit the world of rugby union in recent months. The inequality and oppression seen in sport is a reflection of that which pervades capitalist society. We must fight to remove profit and put the working class in control.
Fear and loathing in UK hospitals: Save our NHS with socialist policies!
A review into conditions at hospitals in Birmingham has revealed a toxic culture of intimidation and fear – adding to the stress on overworked staff, and undermining patient safety. Health workers must fight back with clear socialist policies.
British capitalism completely unprepared for climate change
A recent report from the government’s advisory body on climate change has revealed that Britain is totally ill-equipped for the impacts of warming temperatures. Only socialist planning can ensure that society adapts and averts a catastrophe.
‘Girlboss feminism’ and the gender pay gap: Smash sexism! Smash capitalism!
Responding to reports of sexist practices and pay inequality in big business, liberal commentators have called for more women to be promoted to the top. But to end misogyny and discrimination, we need socialist revolution, not ‘girlboss feminism’.
Starmer’s Labour: ‘The party of law and order’
In recent weeks, ‘Sir’ Keir Starmer has attempted to outflank the Tories on the question of policing and crime. The Labour leader is desperate to prove to the establishment that he will defend their system. Instead, we must fight to overthrow it.
Scotland: SNP crisis – dark clouds gather over Holyrood
Impasse for the independence movement, a messy leadership contest, and a string of scandals have caused the bubble to burst for the SNP. Holyrood’s ruling party is now mired in crisis. Workers and youth must fight for a Scottish Workers’ Republic.
NHS strikes: Defiant doctors continue struggle as nurses reject offer
Junior doctors have undertaken another round of strikes this week, while other health workers have voted on the Tories’ insulting pay offer. To advance, the struggle in the NHS requires militant coordinated action and bold socialist demands.