Capitalism with Chinese characteristics
Daniel Morley explains the contradictions building up in Chinese society, and the impact of the crisis of Chinese capitalism on the world economy.
Tories deflect the blame as COP26 ends in failure
This year’s UN climate summit saw world ‘leaders’ dithering in the face of disaster. The Tories have hypocritically pointed the finger elsewhere, to distract from their own guilt. The real criminal is capitalism. We need a revolution.
Cost of living soars: Fight for a socialist future!
A bleak winter lies ahead for working-class households, as energy bills rise, inflation increases, and austerity bites. Capitalism is chaos and misery for ordinary people. Workers and youth must fight for a clear socialist alternative.
The crisis of precarious work: Capitalism to blame
Due to the poor pay and prospects on offer, gig economy bosses are struggling to recruit enough drivers. At the same time, precarious workers are getting organised. The labour movement must lead the way with a militant, socialist fightback.
The cascade of corruption: Throw out this rotten system!
The Paterson affair has set off a chain reaction of revelations surrounding Westminster sleaze and scandal – undermining the authority of the government and the whole British establishment. We say: Kick out the Tories! Kick out capitalism!
Defend Lilly Boulby! Mobilise members to transform our movement!
Lilly Boulby – a young, left-wing member of the Unison NEC and Labour Link – has been expelled from the Labour Party. Activists must fight back against this bureaucratic attempt by the right wing to maintain their grip over the labour movement.
The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective – a reading guide
We present here a reading guide for Alan Woods’ The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective, which can help you digest the many key insights from this unique text. The study questions at the end of each chapter can be used to stimulate discussion in reading groups.
Cambridge workers and students fight outsourcing
Management at Cambridge University recently decided to outsource the institution’s entire estates department to a single private contractor, threatening jobs, pay, and conditions. But staff and students are uniting and fighting back.
Unhealthy homes: Renters fight the sickness of landlordism
Recent surveys have revealed the appalling conditions and poor health that renters are forced to endure due to unscrupulous landlords and their shoddy properties. The labour movement must fight for a socialist solution to the housing crisis.
Weetabix workers escalate strike action against fire and rehire
Unite members at Weetabix are striking for four days a week over fire-and-rehire attacks. The whole labour movement must resist the bosses’ offensive. Only militant action and bold socialist policies can offer a way forward.
Cuba faced with reactionary provocation – How to defend the revolution?
The Cuban Revolution is at a decisive crossroads. The economy is in crisis; discontent is rising; and reactionary forces are mobilising. The only way forward is on the basis of workers’ democracy and international socialism.
UCU: For an all-out united strike!
Following a recent ballot, UCU members in higher education are set to take strike action once again. A debate has opened up in the union about how to best achieve a victory. As part of this, UCU Marxists present here a strategy for winning.