Socialist Appeal

European establishment faces crisis on all fronts

The fragile fabric of the European project is being torn apart by a combo of political and economic forces. Liberal politicians are impotent to hold up the crumbling pillars of this failed status quo.

John McDonnell promises to reverse austerity - but how?

John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, has gone one better than his Tory counterpart's promise to end austerity, pledging to reverse all cuts. But what economic measures will a Corbyn Labour government need to take?

The German Revolution of 1918

100 years ago, revolution broke out across Germany, bringing the horrors of WWI to an end. To mark this centenary anniversary, we publish here an extract from Rob Sewell’s new book, “Germany 1918 - 1933: Socialism or Barbarism”

'Lest we forget': Poppy Appeal hysteria and hypocrisy

As the centenary anniversary of the WWI armistice approaches, the British establishment are going into overdrive to whip up a mood of 'patriotism'. But the real lesson to remember is that capitalism equals war.

Italian debt crisis haunts Europe

A crunch point is approaching in the ongoing saga surrounding the highly-indebted Italian economy. This could spark a revival of the dormant euro crisis.

Latest

Tory NHS charges and the "hostile environment"

The recent example of a mother being handed a £6,000 bill for giving birth shows the horrifying impact of the Tories' "hostile environment" policy towards migrants.

Britain 13 Nov 2018

Grenfell effigy culprits arrested - but the real criminals are still free

Six people have been arrested in connection with a sick video showing a model of Grenfell tower being burnt. But those responsible for the actual Grenfell fire have never faced justice.

Britain 12 Nov 2018

Theresa May’s desperate appeal to Labour voters

With the system in crisis and Labour's popularity on the rise, the Tory leader is frantically scrabbling around in a vain attempt to gain support from working class voters.

Britain 08 Nov 2018

Battle heats up in PCS Left

Malicious lies are being spread in a dirty attempt to influence the outcome of the nomination elections inside PCS Left Unity. Members should vote for the Socialist View slate to secure a democratic, fighting union

Trade Unions 07 Nov 2018

Mike Leigh's 'Peterloo': rebellion and repression

Felix Lighter reviews the latest offering by British director Mike Leigh, who provides a shocking and emotional portrayal of the infamous massacre that took place in Manchester almost two centuries ago.

Events, Reviews, and Letters 06 Nov 2018

Tory 'fairness': millions for royalty; cuts for millions

Recent comments by a Tory politician in Scotland have underlined the establishment's hypocrisy. Whilst the Royal Family receives vast sums in state handouts, the poorest families are being punished with austerity.

Britain 07 Nov 2018

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Ideas

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 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 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?

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

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 fight for socialism is an international struggle. The whole history of the Marxism movement is one of international solidarity. Read More

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

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