What can I do? The role of the individual in history
In this podcast, Ben Curry explains the Marxist understanding of the role played by individuals in history – and the role that we must play today.
News and analysis
The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
DVLA workers on strike: Support for the fight for safe workplaces!
Hundreds of workers at the DVLA offices in Swansea are currently on strike, demanding safe working conditions in the face of management’s recklessness. The whole labour movement must offer their full support and solidarity in this struggle.
The Philosophy of Marxism: Online day school this weekend
Socialist Appeal and the IMT invite all our readers and supporters to an exciting day school taking place this Saturday, with three amazing sessions covering the revolutionary ideas of Marxist philosophy. Register for free today!
Kill the Bill: Demonstrations continue against Tory anti-protest laws
Over the weekend, demonstrations took place across the country in defence of the right to protest. The labour movement must channel this energy into a mass campaign – to smash these latest laws, and to bring down this whole rotten government.
Deliveroo strike: Victory to the riders!
Infamous food delivery company Deliveroo is going public on the stock market tomorrow, with investors looking to profit from the exploitation of ‘gig economy’ workers. But couriers are organising and striking back. Solidarity with the riders!
Degrowth and neo-Malthusianism – a socialist response
In this podcast, Olivia Ruadh explains why it is the capitalist system that is to blame for climate change – and why we need to fight for a clear socialist solution.
Blockage in the Suez Canal: the week world trade stopped
World trade was thrown into chaos after its most important trade artery was blocked for a week. But whilst the boat may have been shifted, its ripples will be far-reaching for global capitalism.
NFTs and SPACs: the insanity of casino capitalism
In the midst of the pandemic, some parts of the economy are booming. Speculative investments are continuing in a frenzied fashion. The latest celebrity-driven fads, NFTs and SPACs, are among the insane expressions of this whirlpool of speculation.
Scotland: Salmond, Sturgeon, and Independence
Things are heating up in Scotland as elections approach. Former SNP leader Alex Salmond continues to clash with his successor, and has formed a new party. Holyrood and Westminster, meanwhile, are on a collision course over independence.
Combat Tory defence review with a new Lucas Plan
The Tories recently announced plans for an overhaul of the UK military, with increased spending on arms and nuclear weapons. ‘Patriotic’ Starmer has welcomed these proposals. Instead, Labour and the unions must offer a socialist response.
Planning, not “greed”, is key to vaccine success
Boris Johnson has asserted that “greed” and “capitalism” are to thank for the UK vaccination programme’s success. This is a bad April Fool’s joke, however. In reality, capitalism’s greed has killed tens-of-thousands. We need socialist planning.
Liverpool vs the Tories: Which side are you on?
Following years of austerity and failed policies, commissioners are being sent in to run Liverpool City Council. Workers should have no trust in these Tory agents. The labour movement must fight back with a mass campaign against the cuts.