Socialist Appeal

Tory by-election disaster: Time to sweep them out!

The Tory civil war has erupted into the open once again, following yesterday’s pair of humiliating by-election defeats. At the same time, workers are growing in confidence and fighting back. The unions must deal Boris and the Tories a killer blow.

The 'June Days' of 1848: The volcano of revolution erupts

1848 was a year of revolution in Europe, with French workers rising up and exploding onto the streets in a struggle against the old order. Today, as Marx wrote then, a spectre is once again haunting the ruling classes – the spectre of communism.

Arms profiteering peaks as capitalists spy an opportunity in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine drags on, with the US and British imperialists prolonging the conflict for their own narrow interests, weapons manufacturers are making a killing in extra profits. To end the horrors of war, we must fight to end capitalism.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Tory opportunists pour petrol on the flames

Appealing to the rabid ranks of the Tory Party, cynical leadership hopefuls are threatening to dismantle the Northern Ireland Protocol, setting Britain up for a trade war with the EU. The reckless opportunism of these careerists knows no bounds.

Law and disorder: Crisis causes criminal justice to crumble

Strikes are on the rise. Even barristers are taking action. Police are warning of potential riots over food and fuel prices. Meanwhile, fractures are emerging across the apparatus of the state. Revolutionary explosions are being prepared.

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The ruthless campaign to deselect Apsana Begum MP

Feeling the wind in their sails, the Labour right wing is on the offensive. And now they are coming for left MPs such as Apsana Begum in Tower Hamlets. The lesson is clear: we need a bold socialist leadership in the labour movement.

Labour Party 23 Jun 2022

RMT strike: “It’s class war” – Victory to the workers!

The class struggle is heating up in Britain, as striking RMT members bring the railways to a standstill, and the Tories and bosses attempt to crush the unions. The gutter press is screaming about ‘class war’. And – for once – they’re correct.

Trade Unions 22 Jun 2022

Poverty pay and outsourcing: University workers fight back

Support staff at Leeds University, organised in Unison, are on strike this week, fighting for decent pay. This is one of many struggles taking place on UK campuses, as workers and students mobilise against the marketisation of education.

Trade Unions 21 Jun 2022

TUC #DemandBetter demo: “The system’s broken – Time to fight!”

Last Saturday saw a mass mobilisation of the trade union movement, around demands to tackle the cost-of-living disaster. With the Tories and bosses on the attack, the stage is set for bitter battles. Workers and youth must fight for revolution.

Trade Unions 20 Jun 2022

Profits rising, wages falling – Overthrow the bosses’ system!

Tomorrow, thousands of workers and youth are descending on the streets of London to protest against the Tories, and to demand real solutions to the cost-of-living crisis. We say: Fight inflation with socialist policies! Join the Marxists!

Britain 17 Jun 2022

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ – The nostalgia and decline of US imperialism

New Hollywood blockbuster ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ revives the 1980s film franchise in order to reminisce about the power of US imperialism. In doing so, however, this sequel highlights Washington’s anxiety, as American dominance wanes.

Events, Reviews, and Letters 16 Jun 2022

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