Socialist Appeal
The Marxist voice of Labour and youth
Marxist societies across the country have been campaigning in solidarity with young Irish climate activists, who face serious charges for taking direct action. We say: Protest is not a crime! The capitalists are the real criminals!
Two young climate activists in Ireland are facing draconian punishments from the state in response to direct action taken earlier this year. We say: Solidarity with Orla and Zac! Protest is not a crime! The real criminals are the capitalists!
Recent events in Ireland have shone a light on the hypocrisy and haughtiness of the political establishment, who believe that there is one rule for them and another for the rest. But beneath the surface, an explosive anger is accumulating.
The Tories’ welfare ‘reforms’ have intentionally robbed thousands with disabilities and long-term illnesses of crucial support. We need a system that treats the most vulnerable in society with compassion, not contempt.
The DUP in the North of Ireland is in a deep crisis – a reflection of the impasse facing Unionism as a whole. Sectarianism and capitalism have nothing to offer Protestant workers. Only united class struggle can provide a way forward.