50 years ago, after the long postwar boom, the world economy experienced its first truly global crisis. Falling output and spiralling inflation combined to devastate the working class. Today, capitalism faces similar turmoil. It must be overthrown.
Tensions between the major powers are heightening worldwide. Conflict is intensifying. And the ruling classes are responding with greater militarism. We call on workers and youth to join us in an international campaign against imperialism and war.
Keir Starmer claims to be a champion of liberty and an opponent of racism. Yet he cites Winston Churchill as an inspiration – the embodiment of imperialist oppression and bigotry. Rob Sewell tells the truth about Britain’s reactionary former leader.
Across the country, university jobs and courses are facing the chop, as education bosses look to balance their books at the expense of workers and students. Here, readers of The Communist explain why we need to kick capitalism out of education.
This year’s Edinburgh Fringe, the renowned annual arts festival, starts tomorrow, lasting from 2-26 August. The popular event is set to be plagued by problems, however, as workers and residents pay the price for the commercialisation of culture.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that public sector workers will receive an above-inflation pay rise this year. Union leaders are relieved at the prospect of calm on the industrial front. Instead, they should be preparing members for battle.
The recently-released initial report from the COVID-19 inquiry found that the Tory government was ill-prepared for the outbreak, and directly responsible for needless death and suffering. We publish here our readers’ stories from the pandemic.
In the new issue of The Communist, our comrades report on the latest developments taking place on the industrial front: from the junior doctors’ pay dispute, to strikes by G4S security guards, to unscrupulous bosses in Wales.
Last weekend saw the first ever conference of RCP members in Scotland, with dozens of comrades meeting to discuss how to build the forces of communism north of the border. Help us in this endeavour – join the fight for revolution today!
Earlier this month, an eruption of anger burst onto the streets of Leeds, with residents mobilising in response to a police provocation. Comrades visited the community in the subsequent days, reporting a widespread picture of burning indignation.
One key policy in Labour’s manifesto was a promise to establish a National Wealth Fund to stimulate investment in green industries. But far from addressing the climate crisis, this greenwashing proposal provides public subsidies to profiteers.
A viral video recording a vicious assault by Manchester police has sparked anger and protest, in the city and beyond. Workers and youth are disgusted by these endless incidents of state brutality and racism. End police violence! End capitalism!