An angry old man, a deranged Ukrainian, and World War III
Alan Woods explains why, in the dying days of Biden’s presidency, ‘Genocide Joe’ has decided to arm Volodymyr Zelensky with long range ballistic missiles, and what this means for the war.
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Farmers and the inheritance tax row: What is really happening?
Britain’s farmers are taking to the streets in protest against the government’s proposed tax changes, which threaten to be the final straw for squeezed rural communities. We say: make the billionaires and bankers pay for capitalism’s crisis!
Revolution Festival 2024: A landmark for the forces of communism
This year’s Revolution Festival – a school of communism organised by the RCP – saw 1,000 communists gather for a weekend of anti-imperialist and Marxist discussion. This landmark event is a launchpad for building the forces of communism in Britain.
First among robbers: Britain’s role in the Scramble for Africa
On this day 140 years ago, the European powers gathered at the Berlin Conference carved up the African continent. This article from the RCP’s new booklet ‘The Crimes of British Imperialism’ lays bare the bloody role played by British capitalism.
Archbishop Welby resigns over abuse scandal: Church of England in crisis
The head of the Church of England has resigned after a report implicated him in a sexual abuse cover-up. From the monarchy to the police, every pillar of the British establishment is crumbling to pieces. The system is rotten to the core.
How revolution ended the First World War
Every Remembrance Day, the ruling class reminds us of the brave sacrifices made so that we can enjoy ‘peace’ today. But they would much rather we forgot that the horrors of World War One were brought to an end by international workers’ revolution.
Remembrance Day: No war but class war!
This Remembrance Day, the communists will honour those whose lives have been scandalously sacrificed in the interests of imperialism, by redoubling our efforts to end this capitalist nightmare once and for all. Workers of the world, unite!
New booklet: ‘The Crimes of British Imperialism’
We are proud to announce the release of a new booklet, ‘The Crimes of British Imperialism’’. We publish here the introduction, which explains how British imperialism went from being an empire that ruled the waves, to its role today.
Revolution Festival 2024 – one week to go!
With just seven days to go, and over 800 tickets sold, this year’s Revolution Festival is shaping up to be our biggest and best school of communism yet. Don’t miss out on your chance to educate yourself in revolutionary Marxist ideas next weekend!
Lenin: The Fourth Anniversary of the October Revolution
Today is the anniversary of the 1917 October Revolution, which saw the working class seize power for the first time ever. We are republishing a lesser-known article by Lenin, which outlines the theory of permanent revolution in relation to the Russian Revolution.
Trump and Britain: Special relationship on the rocks
Starmer and Lammy wasted no time in sending grovelling congratulations to the new President-elect. But from trade wars to geopolitical shifts, a Trump administration spells chaos for British capitalism, and more resentment towards Labour.
Trump victory: a kick in the teeth for the establishment
With all the cards stacked against him, Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, tapping into a deep anti-establishment mood in society. A new and turbulent chapter in American history is about to be written, writes Alan Woods.