Leon Trotsky on the Communist Manifesto
To mark the 170th anniversary of the first publication of the Communist Manifesto, we republish here extended extracts from an article by Leon Trotsky, written for the 90th anniversary in 1938.
100 Marxist students celebrate fifty years since 1968
Saturday 17th February saw the 5th annual conference of the Marxist Student Federation. We publish here a report back from the day’s inspiring discussions. It is clear that the Marxists are going from strength to strength.
Labour4Clause4: Interview with Steve Hedley of the RMT
We publish here an interview with Steve Hedley, assistant general secretary of the RMT railway union, who discusses the importance of fighting for nationalisation of the railways and the restoration of Clause 4.
A message to students: join lecturers on the picket lines!
This week sees the beginning of a series of strikes by university teaching staff against attacks on pensions. Joe Attard of the KCL UCU discusses how workers and students can unite and fight to defend higher education.
May’s Brexit paralysis brings emerging splits to the fore
The Brexit negotiations are quickly unravelling, leaving May and the Tories tangled in knots. With no solution to the question of the Irish border, the Prime Minister finds herself trapped between a rock and hard Brexit.
DPD driver’s death demonstrates brutality of precarious work
Alex Johnson of the Edinburgh Marxists looks at the tragic case of Don Lane – a courier who recently died due to the pressure of his draconian bosses.
South Africa: the chaotic end of Jacob Zuma
Last night, on the evening of 14th February, Jacob Zuma resigned from his position as President of South Africa. This follows a long period of power struggle between two rival wings of the ruling ANC party. Turbulent events lie ahead.
Railway privatisation has failed: nationalise now!
Bob Percy, Labour Party member in Norwich, discusses the recent scandal on the East Coast mainline, which has been run into the ground by Stagecoach and Virgin. We say: re-nationalise the railways – immediately and without compensation!
Escalation of imperialist aggression against Venezuela: respond with revolutionary measures
We publish here a statement by Lucha de Clases, the Venezuelan section of the IMT, which discusses the increased aggression and intervention by US imperialism in Venezuela.
Victory to the Suttons tanker drivers!
Gilly Singh of the Liverpool Marxists reports on the struggle of workers at Eastham Refinery, who have beaten the bosses following a determined and militant struggle.
Lost Connections: exploring the material conditions behind depression
Martin Swayne reviews ‘Lost Connections’, an illuminating new book that examines the social factors and material causes behind the prevalence of mental health issues in modern day capitalist society.
Who are the real Windsor beggars?
It was recently announced by local Tory council leader, Simon Dudley, that the town of Windsor’s streets would be cleared of beggars in advance of the upcoming royal wedding. But if you want to get rid of scroungers, start with the royals themselves.