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100 years ago, British intelligence, the Tory Party, and the bosses’ press colluded to bring down the first Labour government. The ‘Zinoviev letter’ affair reveals the murky machinations of the capitalist state, which will go to any length to defend its interests.
Starmer has recently brushed off criticism of British imperialism’s bloody history, and its role in the transatlantic slave trade. This article, from a new RCP booklet, explains how these horrific crimes laid the basis for Britain to rule the waves.
With both candidates neck-and-neck in the run-up to election day, you can sense the anxiety of the ruling class, who mostly oppose the maverick Trump. But why has his anti-establishment message struck a chord with a section of American society?
RCP branches across the country are preparing for Revolution Festival – the school of communism, and an anti-imperialist conference. This is shaping up to be Britain’s biggest openly communist rally in decades. So don’t miss out! Get your ticket today!
After months of dither and delay, Labour’s flagship workers’ rights policy has finally dropped. To no one’s surprise, it is a watered-down washout. A few crumbs from the bosses’ table won’t stem the class struggle. We need a militant programme of action.
Ever since the 7 October attack, the logic of imperialism has driven the Middle East towards regional war, with revolutionary implications across the world. Today it is clearer than ever: capitalism and imperialism must die, so that mankind may live.
Issue 47 of In Defence on Marxism is out now! We publish here Alan Woods’ editorial on the lessons of the international communist movement from Marx and Engels to today, and the enduring revolutionary struggle against imperialism and war.
As the murderous Israeli regime rains down hellfire upon Palestinian hospitals and Lebanese neighbourhoods, Labour have nothing to offer but empty words, sickening hypocrisy, and toothless measures. Starmer and Lammy are complicit in these crimes.
Israel’s invasion of Lebanon has led to confrontations with UN peacekeepers. While the Zionist state commits war crimes and disregards international law, western leaders look the other way. The sham of the ‘rules-based order’ is being exposed to millions.
The death of Alex Salmond, a towering figure of the Scottish independence movement, has been met with glowing tributes from across the political spectrum. Salmond made the SNP what it is today: a party of big business, austerity, and decline.
The USA has been battered by a series of deadly hurricanes in the past few weeks. These disasters have exposed that capitalism cannot deal with the consequences of the climate crisis – a catastrophe of its own making.
We are proud to announce a new, updated, and expanded edition of the RCP booklet ‘Israel-Palestine: A Revolutionary Way Forward’. We publish here the new introduction, covering the earth-shattering events since the commencement of Israel’s slaughter.