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Labour4Clause4 successfully brought the reintroduction of Clause IV to the centre of the debate at conference, with 62% of CLP delegates in support. The campaign will continue to fight to commit the party to the goal of socialism.

The abolition of Labour Students presents an opportunity to re-establish a new organisation on a healthy basis. Socialist Appeal activists call for Labour Students to be rebuilt around democratic methods and bold socialist policies.

A general election is on its way and the Tory Party is in turmoil. A Labour government provides the only route out of the current crisis. This can only be achieved if Labour fights the election on a class programme.

Donald Trump's impeachment reflects the desperation of the American capitalists who have no control over the erratic president. However, this farce will do nothing to advance the interests of American workers, who must organise against capitalism.

In two weeks from today, activists from across Europe will gather in London for this year's Revolution festival, where we'll be commemorating Britain's revolutionary history. Don't miss out - book your place now and join the revolution!
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Recent research has found that infant mortality rates and child poverty have started to increase in Britain. This is stark reminder of the real impact of the crisis of capitalism and the brutal austerity the system demands.

Britain

Homelessness continues to rise at a stagerring rate in the UK, a consequence of a decade of Tory austerity. Meanwhile, 220,000 houses are empty. The solution is clear - a Labour government must expropriate those houses, with no compensation.

Britain

The MSF has made a flying start to the new year, signing up 3193 people, with hundreds attending our first meetings. In this turbulent period, students are becoming radicalised and the MSF is providing an answer to their burning questions.

Students, Education and NUS

With the upcoming elections for PCS General Secretary, Socialist Appeal spoke at length with current left-wing General Secretary Mark Serwotka about the issues facing the union and its decision to support the Labour Party in a General Election.

Trade Unions

News has emerged of a stitch-up of the candidate selection process ahead of a coming election. To win, Labour must unify activists around genuine left-wing candidates, not careerists. We need a democratic process of mandatory reselection.

Labour Party

CWU postal workers have voted overwhelmingly for strike action. Since privatisation, Royal Mail has looked to increase profits through attacks on workers conditions. The fight back begins now! We offer our full solidarity!

Trade Unions
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Ideas
Why we are Marxists

Why we are Marxists

Marxism is a set of ideas that allows us to understand the world - and how we can fight to change it. Read More
The revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx

The revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx

The revolutionary ideas of Marxism have never been more relevant than in this epoch of economic crisis and political radicalisation. But what is Marxism? Read More
The myths about Marxism

The myths about Marxism

The ideas of Marxism are frequently attacked and slandered by those who defend capitalism and the status quo. But what do Marxists really think? Read More
What will socialism look like?

What will socialism look like?

The root cause of the problems facing society today is the profit system. With democratic planning, we could meet everyone's needs and fulfill humanity's true potential. Read More
Why you should be a socialist

Why you should be a socialist

Capitalism is in crisis; inequality is growing; the environment is being destroyed. And yet the potential exists to eliminate hunger, poverty and disease. We need to fight for socialism. Read More
The need for a revolutionary international

The need for a revolutionary international

The fight for socialism is an international struggle. The whole history of the Marxism movement is one of international solidarity. Read More
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Education
Socialist Appeal are proud to publish this education guide to help focus your studies of Marxist theory and practice. Visit the various tabs below to find links to introductory articles, classic texts, videos and audio talks for different topics. Read More
We present here Marxism 101: a series of responses and short video talks answering the most common myths and questions about Marxism, socialism, and revolution. Read More
Check out this selection of writings for an excellent introduction to many of the fundamentals of Marxist theory, providing a strong basis for those wishing to equip themselves with the ideas necessary in order to fight for socialism. Read More
Dialectical materialism is the philosophy or methodology of Marxism. We must seek to understand the laws of society and nature in order to change them. Read More
Historical materialism is the general theory of how and why society develops in the way it does. Each social system has its inherent laws of motion. If we want to overthrow capitalist society, we must understand how capitalism works. Read More
Marxist economics is the study of the laws of motion of capitalist society, allowing us to understand why capitalism perpetually goes into crisis, where inequality comes from, and what the alternative is. Read More
The Russian Revolution is the greatest event in world history for Marxists. Studying the events of 1917, and understanding why the Revolution degenerated into Stalinism, provides vital lessons for revolutionaries today. Read More
For Marxists, the state is not at all neutral. We must understand the state’s real basis and strip away its mysticism by treating it historically - taking in its origins, rise, and eventual fall. Read More
Anarchism is naturally attractive for those wanting to abolish capitalism. But only Marxist ideas can explain why bureaucracy and oppression exist - and how to overthrow the exploitative capitalist system. Read More
Marxists are irreconcilably opposed to the oppression of women and fight determinedly for liberation and against discrimination. We believe this will be achieved through the class struggle - to abolish the oppressive capitalist system. Read More
The madness of fascism expresses the historic crisis and dead-end of capitalism. But it could have been avoided if the working class had a united revolutionary leadership, prepared to take power. Read More
Wars represent the sharp extreme of capitalism’s impasse. Imperialism, Lenin said, was the "highest stage of capitalism". As long as the profit system exists, there will be wars over markets and spheres of influence. Read More
Nations have not always existed, nor will they always exist in the future. Marxists are internationalists, fighting for world socialist revolution as the only way forward for humanity and our planet. Read More
All written history, Marx stated, is the history of class struggle. Our task is to learn the lessons from history in order to prepare for the revolutionary events taking place today and in the future. Read More
Our aim is to spread the ideas of Marxism, in an organised fashion, amongst workers and youth. In order to do this, we must study the history and traditions of the working class. Read More
  • Educate Yourself
  • Marxism 101
  • Fundamentals of Marxism
  • Dialectical Materialism and Science
  • Historical Materialism
  • Marxist Economics
  • Russia, Lenin, Trotsky and Stalinism
  • The State
  • Anarchism
  • Women's liberation
  • Fascism
  • Imperialism and War
  • The National Question
  • Revolutionary History
  • Revolutionary Strategy