Making poverty profitable
Daniel Morley discusses the latest accusations and revelations that have engulfed Oxfam and the murky global charity sector. Far from “making poverty history”, these organisations thrive on capitalism’s injustices.
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Labour purge architect resigns – fight for reinstatement!
Iain McNicol, the general secretary of the Labour Party, announced his resignation late last week. This marks a further shift in the balance of power in Corbyn’s favour. Now is the time to overturn the expulsions carried out by McNicol.
Labour4Clause4: Why we need a bold socialist programme
This week marks the centenary anniversary of Clause 4 – Labour’s original commitment to socialism. As Rob Sewell explains, the time is ripe for Corbyn and Labour to once again pledge themselves to fight for the socialist transformation of society.
UCU strikes: what’s happening and what’s next?
Marxist student activists report from picket lines at universities across the country. Academic staff have been taking strike action for the past two days in defence of pensions, with more strikes planned for the weeks ahead.
The spectre of privatisation haunts Haringey
Dan Langley looks at the Haringey Development Vehicle – a privatisation plan in north London, which is being resisted by local residents and Labour Party activists. Labour councillors must fight against social cleansing, not encourage it!
Space entrepreneurs piggybacking on the public
Billionaire Elon Musk hit the headlines earlier this month with the launch of his company’s Falcon Heavy rocket. But this “proof of private sector efficiency” is in fact another demonstration of how parasitic the profit system is.
100 Marxist students celebrate fifty years since 1968
Saturday 17th February saw the 5th annual conference of the Marxist Student Federation. We publish here a report back from the day’s inspiring discussions. It is clear that the Marxists are going from strength to strength.
Labour4Clause4: Interview with Steve Hedley of the RMT
We publish here an interview with Steve Hedley, assistant general secretary of the RMT railway union, who discusses the importance of fighting for nationalisation of the railways and the restoration of Clause 4.
A message to students: join lecturers on the picket lines!
This week sees the beginning of a series of strikes by university teaching staff against attacks on pensions. Joe Attard of the KCL UCU discusses how workers and students can unite and fight to defend higher education.
May’s Brexit paralysis brings emerging splits to the fore
The Brexit negotiations are quickly unravelling, leaving May and the Tories tangled in knots. With no solution to the question of the Irish border, the Prime Minister finds herself trapped between a rock and hard Brexit.
DPD driver’s death demonstrates brutality of precarious work
Alex Johnson of the Edinburgh Marxists looks at the tragic case of Don Lane – a courier who recently died due to the pressure of his draconian bosses.
South Africa: the chaotic end of Jacob Zuma
Last night, on the evening of 14th February, Jacob Zuma resigned from his position as President of South Africa. This follows a long period of power struggle between two rival wings of the ruling ANC party. Turbulent events lie ahead.