Smash sexism with socialism
We publish here a collection of articles by female comrades from the Marxist Student Federation looking at the many ways in which capitalism oppresses women.
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Italian elections: establishment shaken to its foundations
Fred Weston analyses the results of Sunday’s elections in Italy, which have left the country in much the same situation as before the vote: economically in crisis; politically unstable; and socially on the brink.
Saudi royal visit exposes Tory hypocrisy
The article below is being distributed this afternoon at a protest against the visit of Mohammed bin Salman, the leader of the rotten Saudi regime. Unsurprisingly, the Tory government is rolling out the red carpet for his arrival.
Five years on: the revolutionary legacy of Hugo Chávez
Alan Woods looks back at the life and revolutionary role of Hugo Chávez, using the 5th anniversary of his death to examine the prospects for the Bolivarian Revolution going forward.
Socialism back on the agenda: Support the struggle! Donate today!
Britain is in the grip of economic and political crises. The ideas of socialism are back on the agenda. There is urgent need to build the forces of Marxism. Donate today and help us in this task.
Open letter to UCU members: don’t accept a single cut to our pensions
In advance of today’s negotiations between the UCU and UUK, Joe Attard calls on academic staff to accept no compromises over pension cuts. The UCU strike remains strong. Push forward to victory!
Syria: the barbarism of war and imperialist hypocrisy
Alan Woods takes an in-depth look at the situation in Syria, where the ceasefire has broken down. The dire situation reveals the cynicism of the imperialists – and the horror without end that they have created.
Corbyn spy smears highlight ruling class panic
The recent attempts by the Tories and the right-wing press to attack Corbyn have backfired. Their blatant lies have only served to discredit them even further in the eyes of ordinary people. But their hysteria is only a taste of what is to come.
Pressure mounts on university bosses as strikes hold strong
One week in, the strikes by lecturers and academic staff in universities across the country are holding strong. The bosses are on the back foot, and there is a sense that victory is within sight.
Labour4Clause4 campaign hits the headlines
Launched earlier this year, the Labour4Clause4 campaign has already begun to gather momentum. The campaign recently featured in several national newspapers. And motions in support of restoring Clause 4 have been passed in CLPs and trade unions.
Newham Mayor faces reselection – we need a socialist alternative!
After years of campaigning by grassroots activists, the sitting Mayor of Newham Council in London will now be forced to stand in an open primary election. The deselection of Sir Robin Wales is an example of the kind of democratic accountability we need throughout the Labour Party.
The paper tiger of Tory tuition fee review
After inflicting unpayable debts upon a generation of students, Theresa May has been forced to admit that Britain’s higher education funding system is broken. But the Tories will do nothing to fix it. We need free education and a socialist Labour government.