Socialist Appeal

‘Tanks for nothing’ – UK military aid exposes British imperialism’s impotence

Rishi Sunak’s government has emphasised its continued support for the Ukrainian war effort. But its meagre offerings have only underlined the declining influence of British imperialism. Workers must organise to kick out these warmongers.

Unite elections: Industrial militancy or class collaboration?

With elections underway for Unite’s new executive council, a clear divide is emerging within the union. On one side is an old left calling for compromise with the bosses and Tories. On the other are grassroots activists demanding militant action.

Scotland: Tory culture wars won’t wash

The Tories are once again whipping up another divisive culture war, blocking attempts to introduce gender recognition reforms in Scotland. But this cynical move will fail in its aims – to distract from the rising tide of class struggle.

Labour and the NHS: Streeting’s plans are no solution

The NHS faces an existential crisis, with the Tories promising further austerity and privatisation. Starmer’s Labour, meanwhile, is offering more of the same. To save our healthcare system, we need bold socialist policies.

Davos 2023: Capitalism’s polycrisis strikes fear into the ruling class’ hearts

The global elites have been gathering in Davos this week, discussing the fate and future of capitalism. With the world economy wracked by inflation and instability, a mood of pessimism prevailed. We need a revolution to put them out of their misery.

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Peru: Marxist students host meeting in solidarity with the struggle

With the struggle of workers and peasants in Peru sharpening, internationalist activists in London gathered last night at a solidarity meeting co-organised by the Marxist Student Federation. We offer our full support to this inspiring movement.

Latin America 26 Jan 2023

Jobs on the line at UEA – Unite and fight to defend education!

Compulsory redundancies are on the cards at the University of East Anglia – a reflection of the dire situation facing higher education institutions everywhere. Workers and students must come together to fight against austerity and marketisation.

Trade Unions 26 Jan 2023

Review: ‘Elite Capture’ – A fruitless attempt to save identity politics from itself

A new book by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò argues that the establishment has co-opted and ruined identity politics. But these ideas were pernicious from the start. Instead of ‘reclaiming’ idpol, the left must fight on a class basis for socialist revolution.

Events, Reviews, and Letters 25 Jan 2023

Unison NEC elections: The need for fighting leadership

Nominations are underway for the latest NEC elections in Unison, Britain’s public sector behemoth. With the class struggle sharpening, it is vital that the left learns the lessons of recent events, and mobilises militantly to transform the union.

Trade Unions 24 Jan 2023

The scourge of outsourcing: Fight for public ownership and workers’ control!

Despite repeated disasters, outsourcing is thriving in Britain’s public services. This is the logical outcome of capitalism in crisis, as parasitic bosses seek new sources of profit. The labour movement must fight for public ownership.

Britain 24 Jan 2023

Teachers set to strike – Unite the struggles to topple the Tories!

NEU members have shown their will to fight, voting to strike over pay and conditions. Public sector unions are mobilising for coordinated action on 1 February. To stop the cuts, these struggles must be linked around a clear socialist programme.

Trade Unions 18 Jan 2023

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