Preparing for power: Perspectives for the British revolution
Rob Sewell outlines the Marxist perspective for the British revolution.
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Rob Sewell outlines the Marxist perspective for the British revolution.
As the pandemic fades into the distance, recent statistics show that hundreds of thousands of workers have left the labour market, suffering from chronic pain and mental illness. Capitalist exploitation, austerity, and alienation are to blame.
After weeks of indefinite action, criminal barristers have voted to accept the government’s offer and suspend their strike. But with legal aid solicitors threatening to stop work, and court staff walking out, the fightback is far from over.
This year’s Revolution Festival was a showcase of optimism and enthusiasm, with over 700 attendees from across Europe gathering to discuss why Marx was right. Comrades left excited and energised, determined to build the forces of Marxism.
To the relief of the ruling class, Rishi Sunak has been anointed Britain’s latest prime minister. The new Tory leader has promised ‘stability’, on the basis of a programme of harsh austerity. Instead, revolutionary explosions lie ahead.
Over the last month, the Marxist Student Federation has been active at 50 universities across the country, signing up thousands to the fight for socialism. There has never been a better time to build the forces of Marxism. Join the revolution!
With both the UK economy and Conservative Party in meltdown, Liz Truss has been ousted from office – part of an establishment coup to regain control of the Tories. But further explosions lie ahead, as the crisis of British capitalism deepens.
This year’s TUC Congress, held against a stormy backdrop of political chaos and bitter class struggle, saw delegates vote for mass coordinated action. Trade union leaders must now translate words into deeds, and mobilise to kick out the Tories.
After a month of market mayhem, the capitalist class has killed off Liz Truss’ reckless economic agenda and installed a new ‘responsible’ regime. But they and their system can only offer further attacks. We must fight for socialist revolution.
On top of the onslaught facing all workers, a recent TUC report highlights the racism suffered by black and Asian employees in Britain. To fight back against the bosses’ divisive attacks, we need united class struggle and workers’ control.
Trade union delegates are meeting this week for the TUC Congress. On the agenda are motions calling for mass coordinated action. With the Tories on the ropes, and the bosses on the offensive, the time is ripe for a militant, united fightback.
#RevFest2022 – a three-day festival of Marxist ideas – begins in just one week’s time. This year’s event comes at a critical moment, with titanic events shaking society across the world. So get your ticket today, and join the revolution!