Socialist Appeal
The Marxist voice of Labour and youth
The Black Lives Matter movement has exploded across the globe, reflecting the deep anger against racism, police violence and poverty. Racism is rooted in capitalist society as a tool to divide workers, only a revolutionary programme can end it.
In 1973, two-dozen building workers were prosecuted for their role in picketing during a national construction strike. Decades later, some of these cases are finally being heard by the Court of Appeal. The fight for justice continues.
A recent Guardian report has revealed how private firms are polluting UK water supplies. This is yet another example of capitalism’s destruction of our environment. We need socialist planning to protect people and the planet.
The Black Lives Matter movement has helped to shine a light on Britain’s own racist, colonial history. Fiona Lali looks at the origins of British capitalism, which came into being – in the words of Marx – with “blood dripping from every pore”.
The ideas of Marxism have never been more relevant. Only by arming ourselves with revolutionary theory can we overthrow capitalism.