The early years of the Communist Party
In this video from Revolution Festival 2019, Ben Gliniecki – writer for Socialist Appeal – discusses the beginnings of the Communist Party of Great Britain, which was founded 100 years ago on 31 July 1920.
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Celebrate the centenary of the second congress of the Communist International
At this time 100 years ago, the Communist International held its second congress, with discussions and debates that laid the theoretical basis for the worldwide socialist movement. James Kilby looks back at this historic event.
The Shrewsbury 24: Decades on and still no justice
In 1973, two-dozen building workers were prosecuted for their role in picketing during a national construction strike. Decades later, some of these cases are finally being heard by the Court of Appeal. The fight for justice continues.
How British capitalism grew rich through slavery
The Black Lives Matter movement has helped to shine a light on Britain’s own racist, colonial history. Fiona Lali looks at the origins of British capitalism, which came into being – in the words of Marx – with “blood dripping from every pore”.
The fight against colonialism: then and now
In this talk from Revolution Festival 2019, Hamid Alizadeh – editor of In Defence of Marxism – discusses the fight against imperialism and colonialism.
The Merthyr Rising 1831: rage, rebellion and the red flag
In June 1831, a community of Welsh miners rose up against the ironmasters and defied the might of the British state, seizing control of their town for a full week, and flying the red flag for the first time on British soil.
BBC slanders the English Revolution: a reply by Alan Woods
We continue our series on the English Revolution by republishing Alan Woods’ response to a BBC documentary on the English Civil War. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode.
The English Revolution and the last stand of the Levellers
We continue our series on the English Revolution by republishing an article by Dudley Edwards on the Levellers. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode from history.
The English Revolution and the role of Oliver Cromwell
We continue our series on the English Revolution by republishing an article by Rob Sewell on Oliver Cromwell. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode from history.
The English Civil War and the Levellers
We continue our series on the English Revolution by republishing an article by David Brandon on the English Civil War and the Levellers. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode from history.
Prelude to the English Revolution: The gathering storm
We continue our series on the English Revolution with an article by Rob Sewell examining the dramatic events leading up to the outbreak of the Civil War. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode from history.
The English Revolution: The world turned upside down – episode 1
Socialist Appeal are proud to publicise a new podcast series by Alan Woods on the English Revolution of the 17th century. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to weekly installments of Alan discussing these dramatic and revolutionary events.