Labour’s civil war – where is it going?
An intense battle is taking place for the future of the Labour Party. Under attack from the Blairites, concessions are being made. But the left must stand firm. Defend Corbyn and fight for socialism!
Smash the far right in Leeds!
Socialist Appeal activists in Leeds have been targeted recently by far-right hooligans. This comes as part of a general rise in harassment by the far right in the city. The labour movement must respond with a show of force.
Trump’s coup in Venezuela: a masterclass in liberal hypocrisy
Liberal leaders and commentators have rushed to support Washington’s coup attempt in Venezuela. As ever, the liberals are providing a convenient cover for imperialism’s pernicious interests.
Review: Vice – humanising imperialist monsters
Nico Padrón reviews the latest film from director Adam McKay, Vice, which attempts to provide a comic retelling of the life of one of recent political history’s most notoriously unscrupulous figures.
100 years on: The founding of the Communist International
One century ago, on 2-6th March 1919, the first congress of the Third International took place in Moscow. This marked the birth of the Communist International, which became a vital school of revolutionary ideas and strategy.
Marxism and morality
Speaking at the 2018 Revolution Festival, Jack Halinski-Fitzpatrick of Socialist Appeal provides a Marxist analysis of what role morality plays within class society, and how revolutionaries should derive their ethical framework and decisions.
Help build the Marxist voice of Labour and youth – donate today
Socialist Appeal is attempting to provide a much needed Marxist voice within the labour movement and amongst young people. There has never been a more urgent for this. Help us in this task – donate today!
#IStandWithChrisWilliamson: Say no to Blairite witch hunt
Chris Williamson MP has been suspended from the Labour Party, hounded by the Labour right wing. We call on all our supporters to defend Williamson against these Blairite attacks.
PCS elections: who to support for assistant general secretary
Socialist Appeal supports Lynn Henderson in the contest for assistant general secretary of PCS. Union members need a leadership that will defend Corbyn in the fight to kick out the Tories.
USA: the class interests behind Trump’s wall
The dramatic ‘standoff’ between US President Donald Trump and the Democrats over border policy is a cynical charade between two parties that represent one and the same class. We need a socialist alternative.
Letters on Labour’s latest
Following the departure of the “Gang of Eight” right-wingers, the mood inside the Labour Party is not one of despair, but one of anger and militancy – as shown by this collection of letters from local Labour members.
No more concessions to the Blairites
Jeremy Corbyn has promised the possibility of a second referendum in an attempt to pacify the Blairites. But such compromises will only embolden the Labour right wing. These careerists must instead be shown the door.