Sharp collapse exposes rottenness of British capitalism
The UK economy is nosediving. Boris Johnson has promised a ‘New Deal’. But it is workers who will be presented with the bill. We must fight to make the bosses pay.
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RLB sacking: This means war
In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, Labour activist and Socialist Appeal writer Joe Attard discusses Keir Starmer’s dismissal of Rebecca Long-Bailey, and what this means for the fight inside the Labour Party.
Optimism in world economy hides deeper malaise
The stock markets were breathing a sigh of relief, with new economic figures showing a slowing rate of economic decline. But none of the problems have been resolved. And this uptick will not alter the prospect of a deep economic crisis.
Leicester’s lockdown: Callous bosses and arrogant Tories to blame
As the rest of the UK opens up, Leicester remains in lockdown, due to a localised outbreak. A second wave is sure to hit, as ruthless bosses and incompetent Tories put profits before lives.
The Jenrick affair and the cesspit of Tory corruption
The Tories are once more mired in scandal, with revelations that the government’s housing minister has been doling out assistance to property developers who donate to the party. We see how capitalism and corruption go hand-in-hand.
Teachers: Keep the pressure on the Tories for safe schools
Teaching unions have forced the government to U-turn on their reckless plan to reopen schools. The labour movement must remain vigilant, and fight to ensure schools are safe to return to in September.
Momentum election results show appetite for radical change
Elections for Momentum’s leading body have produced a victory for the grassroots slate, winning on a promise of democratic change and socialist policies. This should empower activists to get organised and fight the right.
Tower Hamlets workers set to strike: Mobilise against council cuts!
Council workers in Tower Hamlets are starting three days of strike action this week, in response to attempts to impose worse conditions on staff. The whole labour movement must fight these attacks.
Black Trans Lives Matter: Thousands march united against oppression
Last Saturday saw activists from the BLM and LGBT movements uniting to protest against discrimination. The Tories are fomenting racism and attacking trans rights. We must fight all capitalist oppression.
Why Labour members must demand digital democracy and online meetings
The Labour right wing have taken advantage of the lockdown to go on the offensive against the left. The sacking of RLB by Starmer is only the latest declaration of war. Grassroots activists must educate, agitate, and organise a fightback.
Long-Bailey sacking: Mobilise against Blairite aggression!
Keir Starmer has removed left-winger Rebecca Long-Bailey from the Shadow Cabinet, once again using anti-semitism smears to attack the left. The pretence of ‘unity’ has been shattered. Activists must prepare for battle.
BBC slanders the English Revolution: a reply by Alan Woods
We continue our series on the English Revolution by republishing Alan Woods’ response to a BBC documentary on the English Civil War. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode.