PCS: Time to unite behind pay campaign
With the Tory government embroiled in crisis over Brexit, now is the perfect opportunity for union members to mobilise and strike.
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Sajid Javid’s manufactured migrant crisis
With the Tory Party engulfed by Brexit chaos, wannabe successors to Theresa May are resorting to xenophobic hysteria in an attempt to placade their most backward supporters.
Britain’s high street crisis: a perfect storm
A range of factors – from Brexit, to stagnant wages, to technological changes – are combining to create a toxic cocktail for the UK retail sector. Shop closures are another symptom of capitalism’s deep crisis.
2019: Crisis and instability ahead
For the ruling class, the new year is starting as the old one ended: with great uncertainty surrounding the prospects for the capitalist system. Welcome to the new normal of economic crisis and social upheaval.
Marxist Student Federation conference 2019: the fight for socialism today
The Marxist Student Federation invites all revolutionary student activists to its national conference in London on 16th February 2019. Join the fight for socialism!
Don’t let the Tories take us back to Dickensian times
Christmas is almost upon us. But there will be little festive cheer for many families this winter, as austerity continues to bite. All we want for Christmas is to kick the Tories out.
Nae Pasaran: an inspiring story of solidarity
A new documentary sheds light on an incredible true tale of international solidarity, demonstrating the potential power of the organised working class. This provides valuable lessons for the labour movement today.
Trump’s advisers slander socialism: a reply to White House lies
Alan Woods responds to the myths about socialism being spread by Trump’s team. Their desperate slanders reveal that the US ruling class is worried about the increasing support for radical ideas amongst workers and youth.
New Welsh Labour leader: a step in the right direction
Victory for the left-wing candidate in the Welsh Labour leadership contest shows the desire amongst grassroots members for genuine change. This means fighting for bold socialist policies.
Northern Rail guards stand strong on 40th day of strike action
Rail workers are continuing to strike on several lines in a dispute over Driver Only Operation. Across the country, picket lines remain solid.
Five weeks on – where next for the yellow vests?
The gilet jaunes protests in France continued over the weekend, but with diminished numbers. To move forward successfully, the trade union and left leaders need to provide direction, with mass strikes aimed at bringing down the Macron government.
How can we really kick out racism?
A number of recent incidents reveal that the scourge of racism still infects English football. But charities and elite institutions will do nothing to stop it.