Is this the end of globalisation?
In this talk, Niklas Albin Svensson discusses globalisation and the fracturing world economy.
News and analysis
The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
Peru: Marxist students host meeting in solidarity with the struggle
With the struggle of workers and peasants in Peru sharpening, internationalist activists in London gathered last night at a solidarity meeting co-organised by the Marxist Student Federation. We offer our full support to this inspiring movement.
Unite elections: Industrial militancy or class collaboration?
With elections underway for Unite’s new executive council, a clear divide is emerging within the union. On one side is an old left calling for compromise with the bosses and Tories. On the other are grassroots activists demanding militant action.
Review: ‘Elite Capture’ – A fruitless attempt to save identity politics from itself
A new book by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò argues that the establishment has co-opted and ruined identity politics. But these ideas were pernicious from the start. Instead of ‘reclaiming’ idpol, the left must fight on a class basis for socialist revolution.
The scourge of outsourcing: Fight for public ownership and workers’ control!
Despite repeated disasters, outsourcing is thriving in Britain’s public services. This is the logical outcome of capitalism in crisis, as parasitic bosses seek new sources of profit. The labour movement must fight for public ownership.
Unison NEC elections: The need for fighting leadership
Nominations are underway for the latest NEC elections in Unison, Britain’s public sector behemoth. With the class struggle sharpening, it is vital that the left learns the lessons of recent events, and mobilises militantly to transform the union.
Scotland: Tory culture wars won’t wash
The Tories are once again whipping up another divisive culture war, blocking attempts to introduce gender recognition reforms in Scotland. But this cynical move will fail in its aims – to distract from the rising tide of class struggle.
Labour and the NHS: Streeting’s plans are no solution
The NHS faces an existential crisis, with the Tories promising further austerity and privatisation. Starmer’s Labour, meanwhile, is offering more of the same. To save our healthcare system, we need bold socialist policies.
Davos 2023: Capitalism’s polycrisis strikes fear into the ruling class’ hearts
The global elites have been gathering in Davos this week, discussing the fate and future of capitalism. With the world economy wracked by inflation and instability, a mood of pessimism prevailed. We need a revolution to put them out of their misery.
Is this the end of globalisation?
World trade, already slowing in the wake of the 2008 slump, is now fracturing as a result of the pandemic, war, and crisis. The liberal establishment is alarmed by the rise of protectionism. Only socialist revolution can offer a way forward.
“We are not revolutionaries” – Starmer reassures the ruling class
‘Sir’ Keir Starmer is attending the “billionaires’ jamboree” in Davos this week – the latest episode in his bid to woo big business. The left must have no illusions about whose interests a Labour government under his leadership would serve.
Teachers set to strike – Unite the struggles to topple the Tories!
NEU members have shown their will to fight, voting to strike over pay and conditions. Public sector unions are mobilising for coordinated action on 1 February. To stop the cuts, these struggles must be linked around a clear socialist programme.