No to war with Iran! Oppose US imperialist aggression!
Hamid Alizadeh, editor of www.marxist.com, discusses the recent confrontation between American and Iran, and explains why the left and the labour movement must oppose US imperialist aggression.
2020: a world on fire
The future looks bleak for the ruling class with stagnant growth and the threat of a no-deal brexit. Symptoms like the conflict between the US and Iran and the ongoing wildfires in Australia show the depth of the capitalist and climate crisis.
Lessons of the Brexit saga
Brexit was central to Labour’s election defeat. Concessions to the Blairites alienated working-class voters in the north and Midlands. In order to move forwards and fight, it is vital to learn the lessons of where it went wrong for the left.
Mobilise against Tory anti-union attacks
The Tories plan to attack the trade unions, starting with the rail unions first. New laws will force striking rail workers to provide a ‘bare bones’ service – a clear attack on the right to strike. The unions must organise a fightback.
Longest strike since May ’68 rocks France
Workers in France have been striking since early December, fighting against the attacks of the reactionary Macron government. To win, the struggle needs to escalate. This requires a political perspective of bringing down the Macron regime.
Scotland and Westminster set on collision course after massive SNP vote
Last year’s election saw the SNP sweep the board north of the border. This provides a strong mandate for a second independence referendum. But Boris Johnson has refused to grant such a vote, creating a potentially explosive situation.
Labour leadership race begins: mobilise members around socialist policies!
The contest to succeed Corbyn as Labour leader has begun, with six candidates already declaring their intention to run. The left must mobilise behind Rebecca Long-Bailey and fight a bold campaign based on clear socialist demands.
Iran: the killing of Qassem Soleimani – oppose US imperialist aggression
The assassination of General Soleimani was an act of imperialist aggression serving Trump’s short-term interests. The attack is unlikely to lead to war, which would be a disaster for the US. But it highlights the weakness of US imperialism.
Billionaires rejoice at Boris victory – begin the fightback now!
News of the recent Tory victory was met with an enormous sigh of relief by the capitalist class, who can now continue unabated with their attacks against the working class. The leaders of the labour movement must mobilise workers to fightback.
Hollywood, Disney, and Star Wars: a wretched hive of scum and villainy
Disney’s latest episode from the Star Wars universe shows what Hollywood has become: yet another monopoly-dominated industry, where originality and creativity are sacrificed on the altar of profit.
Johnson’s government has dynamite built into its foundations
Under Boris Johnson, the Conservative Party has completed its transformation from reliable representative of British capitalism into a rabid reactionary outfit. This has explosive repercussions for the new ‘strong and stable’ Tory government.
Disaster for DUP as ground shifts in the North of Ireland
The recent UK election results have added to tensions in the North of Ireland, delivering a blow to the DUP and boosting demands for a border poll. Only a united working-class struggle can offer a way forward.