Profits vs peace: War and imperialism
In this discussion, Josh Holroyd discusses how war and imperialism are the product of a capitalist system!.
News and analysis
The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
RMT strikes: Full steam ahead as struggle enters next phase
Following a period of consultation and discussion across the union, RMT members are continuing their struggle on the railways, with a further wave of action beginning next month. To win, we need escalated, coordinated, militant action.
Grady calls a halt to UCU strike action – Members say #NoCapitulation!
With the latest wave of UCU walkouts in full swing, general secretary Jo Grady has sapped momentum from the struggle by putting the strikes on pause. Rank-and-file members must mobilise to ensure that union leaders do not accept a rotten deal.
British Museum staff on strike: Cultural workers – unite and fight!
Museum workers organised in the PCS union at institutions up-and-down the country are walking out as part of the strike wave sweeping across Britain. To defend art and culture, we need militant coordinated action for bold socialist policies.
Occupations and rent strikes – Which way forward for the student movement?
With students under growing pressure, and university workers under attack, a wave of direct action has broken out on UK campuses. To win, we must build a mass campaign of students and staff to kick capitalism out of education.
Far right defeated in Rotherham: The strength of workers’ solidarity
Following disturbing scenes of racist violence in Merseyside recently, anti-fascist activists mobilised a strong counter-demo in Rotherham last Saturday, stopping the far right in their tracks. This shows the potential power of workers’ unity.
US imperialism’s war on spy balloons: Inflated hysteria
In recent weeks, western press and politicians have manufactured a hue-and-cry over supposed Chinese spy balloons. With crises and class struggle brewing back home, imperialist sabre-rattling provides a useful distraction for the ruling classes.
Sturgeon quits: Where next for the independence movement?
Nicola Sturgeon has resigned from Scottish politics, having led the independence movement to an impasse, and with nothing to offer workers and youth but austerity and attacks. Marxists must raise the slogan: For a Scottish Workers’ Republic!
Maintenance loans and student poverty – Fight for free education!
While university workers strike over pay and conditions, undergraduate students are also suffering from the cost-of-living crisis, with huge real-terms cuts to maintenance loans. Students and staff must unite and fight for free education.
The deadly consequences of Tory culture wars
The murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey shows the tragic impact of the ruling class’ cynical attempts to divide workers through bigotry and discrimination. The Tories and their system are to blame. We must fight their culture war with class war.
‘The kids aren’t alright’: The system is sick
The uncertainty and chaos of capitalism finds its reflection in the epidemic of mental health issues amongst young people. At the same time, austerity and inflation are restricting access to services and support. We must fight to transform society.
The 1925-27 Chinese Revolution and the role of Stalinism
In this discussion, Daniel Morley talks through the 1925-27 revolution in China.