The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
The Tories have made a shambolic start to their election campaign. The contempt shown to the victims of Grenfell and of the recent floods, the widespread racism and the string of lies and fabrications have shown them for who they are.
Latin America has been shaken by tumultuous events. Mass uprisings have erupted against austerity and oppression. However, the forces of reaction are organising in response. These must be fought with revolutionary means.
Royal Mail bosses have successfully blocked the threat of strike action through the courts. This overturns the massive vote for striking by CWU members. A militant and immediate response from across the labour movement is now needed.
Strike action by McDonald’s workers against against low pay and insecure conditions is spreading. The latest action yesterday saw workers from six London outlets out on the picket lines. Solidarity with the McStrikers!
In exactly one month’s time, voters will go to the polls. As Labour’s campaign grows and gains, the Tories are going into full panic mode. Keep up the pressure! Fight the Johnson-Farage alliance with bold socialist policies!
Over 87% of British rail trains are owned by just three companies – the ROSCOs – which operate as a cartel monopoly. Profits have risen in the last few years whilst costs are passed on to the state and passengers. We need workers’ ownership.
In 2017, the youth vote was central to Labour’s resurgence and could be vital to securing a Labour victory. Within 48 hours of the general election being called, 316,267 people registered to vote, 65% aged 34 or under. Youthquake 2.0 is on its way.
Labour’s campaign has focussed on attacking the billionaires. The Tories have leapt to the defence of the super-rich, comparing Corbyn to Stalin for his “vindicitiveness” against “wealth creators”. And big business are opening their pockets to fund their Tory chums.
In this talk from the recent Revolution Festival, Marie Frederiksen – editor of the Danish Marxist paper ‘Revolution’ – discusses the impact of the Berlin Wall, which was broken apart 30 years ago, on 9th November 1989.
Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, portrayed as capitalism’s victory over Communism. In reality, it marked the end of a bankrupt Stalinist regime. Decades on, workers are turning to genuine Marxist ideas.
Tom Watson’s resignation surprised many. As the focal point of right-wing sabotage in the party, he criticised the likes of Chuka Umunna for ‘prematurely’ jumping ship. His premature departure reflects the demoralisation of the Blairite faction.
Following an NEC decision to prevent Chris Williamson from standing, he has chosen to run as an independent. The left must not let frustrations get in the way of the fight against the Tories.