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Reform wasn’t the only party to make gains in the recent local elections, with the Green Party picking up support amongst those opposed to climate change, austerity, and war. However, the Greens’ confused reformist programme offers no way forward.
Labour has dominated Welsh politics for over a century. But after decades of austerity and decline, Welsh Labour’s support is collapsing. Meanwhile, Reform UK and Welsh nationalist Plaid Cymru are surging in the polls . Volatility and radicalisation lie ahead.
From exporting arms to the genocidal Israeli regime, to murdering civilians and children in Afghanistan – British imperialism and its agents are responsible for a multitude of crimes. We say: Down with all the warmongers! Down with capitalism!
The recent local elections revealed that Nigel Farage’s party is gaining support amongst workers in traditional Labour heartlands, including trade unionists. This must be a wake-up call for the labour movement: to fight for bold socialist policies.
Over 400 workers mobilised last Friday in a ‘mega picket’, in support of the Birmingham refuse workers. This is an important step forward in the battle against Labour austerity. Escalate the strike to boot out the unelected commissioners and expropriate the billionaires!
For our second instalment of the series ‘Here to fight, Here to Stay!’ we go to Preston. This month marks the 60th anniversary of the Preston Red Scar Mill Strike which saw the first immigrant strike in Britain. The inspiring struggle raised many questions including if black workers should fight separately.
In his masterpiece ‘Imperialism’, Lenin explained how the monopolies and banks rule over us, engendering conflict, chaos, and crisis. Today’s tumultuous situation is proof of this analysis. We need a revolution to expropriate the billionaires.
Announced yesterday, mainstream media have been going gaga for new pope Leo XIV. Yet the Church remains full of scandals, crises, and is riven with factionalism. A changing of the guard at the top offers no solutions, as the reign of Pope Francis illustrates.
During a Communist Society meeting a question was raised about the limits of freedom under capitalism. Can capitalism, despite its promises ever guarantee us a ‘free’ life?
Yesterday, the Indian Air Force carried out military attacks in Pakistan. The two countries are once again at war, using the question of Kashmir to cut across their own internal class divisions. We say: Only class war can end all wars!
The second congress of the RCP was an electric event, like none other – rich in political understanding, revolutionary enthusiasm, and infectious confidence. There has never been a better time to get organised and join the communists!
In the latest issue of The Communist, current and prospective RCP members share what led them to revolutionary communism. Our readers also expose the hypocrisy of bankers, denounce corrupt politicians, and celebrate the resilience of the Turkish working class.