England’s not so green and pleasant land
Recent studies have shown that a tiny elite controls more than 50% of the land in England. These parasites are lining their pockets with rents from the rest of us.
Unanimous support for Clause 4 at CWU union conference
Delegates to the postal workers’ union have unanimously backed the call to bring back Clause 4. This is an important step forward for the campaign to restore Clause 4.
The Prague Spring: a rebellion against Stalinism
In this video from the 2018 Revolution Festival, Francesco Merli of In Defence of Marxism (www.marxist.com) discusses the events and lessons of the 1968 Prague Spring – a revolt against the Stalinist bureaucracy that was put down by Moscow.
What kind of ownership and democratic control?
Rob Sewell takes up some of the ‘new’ ideas that have been put forward on the left regarding alternative forms of ownership and control. What we need is a socialist plan of production and workers’ power.
Stephen Lawrence and the fight against racism today
Monday this week marked the first national ‘Stephen Lawrence Day’, commemorating the tragic murder that lifted the lid on the racism within British capitalist society and its institutions. To see real change, we need to fight capitalism.
All My Sons: business, betrayal, and the bleak reality of capitalism
Ben Gliniecki reviews Arthur Miller’s dramatic play about the corrosive effect of the profit system on social ties and family bonds.
Tory implosion paves the way for a Corbyn government
As Brexit stalls, Tory MPs are openly plotting to remove their leader. Voters are deserting the party in favour of Nigel Farage’s new outfit. This Conservative collapse is setting the scene for Corbyn’s Labour to come to power.
CWU conference: vote to bring back Clause 4
Delegates to the CWU policy conference this Sunday will be discussing an important motion calling for Labour to restore Clause 4 – the party’s commitment to public ownership. We urge all delegates to support this resolution.
Sri Lanka attacks: only workers’ unity can end sectarian violence
The terrorist bombings of churches in Sri Lanka are a barbaric atrocity. Only united class struggle can provide a way forward.
Government outsourced workers strike for living wage
Outsourced catering staff in the PCS union are fighting for decent pay and demanding to be brought back in-house. Coordinated action across the trade unions is needed to end outsourcing and the scandal of low pay.
Notre Dame fire: capitalism is destroying our historical heritage
The fire that partly destroyed Notre Dame is a tragedy for anyone who cherishes the cultural, artistic and architectural achievements of humanity. To protect our past, we need to fight for a socialist future.
NUS caught in a downward spiral – we need a fighting union!
The bulk of the time at this year’s NUS conference was spent discussing how to save the union from financial ruin. The only way forward is to transform the union with fighting leadership and bold socialist policies.