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The UK’s largest fibreglass factory is set to close imminently. At the same time Starmer is launching an industrial strategy. The farce of the situation illustrates the bankruptcy of British capitalism.
“It is not enough to have a small handful of theoreticians and a party of followers. We aim to train up every comrade in the method of Marxism. And for this task there are no shortcuts.” Comrades Ben and Katya report on last weekend’s double-bill of communist day schools.
Last Saturday, Communists from all over Scotland gathered for the second Scottish Conference of the RCP, to discuss the world crisis of capitalism, the life and ideas of James Connolly, and the perspectives and tasks for Communists in Scotland.
The SNP has faced another embarrassing setback following their defeat to Labour in a recent by-election. With nothing on offer to fight Starmer’s austerity or secure Scottish independence, the party is in a vulnerable position. One wrong move could easily upend the status quo.
Reform has set its sights on winning over working-class voters in Wales, by tapping into anger at Welsh Labour and the establishment, and promising to bring back jobs and industry. But can Farage’s party deliver on these plans? And can we trust the liberals to fight Reform?
Last month, our so-called ‘free’ and ‘impartial’ press went gung-ho for war – manufacturing consent for Israel and the US’s bombing campaign. As bombs rained down over densely populated areas in Tehran, media moguls were salivating this wanton death and destruction.
Left MP Zarah Sultana has publicly announced her resignation from the Labour Party and called for the formation of a new left party, co-led by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Fiona Lali of the RCP discusses the bold revolutionary programme needed to build a political movement for genuine change.
Today’s anniversary of a year in office offers no cause for celebration for Keir Starmer and his ministers. His Labour government is on the ropes. It is only a matter of time before the Prime Minister goes the way of his hapless Tory predecessors.
As the global crisis of capitalism deepens, political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic are finding themselves to be a hostage to events: pulled and pressured by powerful forces beyond their control, as the status quo crumbles around them.
Keir Starmer was given a bloody nose in Parliament yesterday, as Labour MPs forced the government to retreat on its Dickensian welfare cuts. This opens up a Pandora’s Box for the Labour leaders, who are caught between a rock and a hard place.
The Birmingham bin strikers remain resolute in their desire to fight Labour’s pay onslaught – but the council has thrown down the gauntlet with their picket line policing. To win, Unite’s leaders must broaden out the struggle: down with the anti-union laws!
Despite attempted censorship, multiple artists at this year’s Glastonbury Festival exposed British establishment’s despicable role in supporting Israel’s genocide. This reflects the burning rage against capitalism and imperialism, desperately seeking an outlet.