Theory and Analysis

The French Revolution of May 1968

May 1968 was the greatest revolutionary general strike in history. This mighty movement took place at the height of the post-war economic upswing in capitalism. Then, as now, the bourgeois and their apologists were congratulating themselves that revolutions and class struggle were things of the past. Then came the French events of 1968, which seemed to drop like a thunderbolt from a clear blue sky. They took most of the Left completely by surprise, because, they had all written off the European working class as a revolutionary force.

By Marxist Student, 2 yearsMay 15, 2023 ago

Starmer scraps pledge to abolish tuition fees – we demand free education!

‘Sir’ Keir Starmer has predictably thrown students under the bus by finally scrapping his pledge to abolish tuition fees. We demand free and high-quality education for all, by expropriating the wealth of the bosses.

By Tom Wood , 2 yearsMay 5, 2023 ago

Universities accepting large donations: No such thing as a free lunch!

As inflation sores universities are claiming they are struggling financially. Rather than cutting the bloated wages of management, bosses are looking for any other financial solution. Of course, this comes at the cost of students and staff. In the latest attack on our education, university bosses are looking to get philanthropic donations from the ultra wealthy. However, there is no such thing as a free lunch. This will further damage universities and broaden the class divide.

By Alice Nicholoson, Cardiff Marxists , 2 yearsApril 18, 2023 ago

Why you should read ‘Ireland: Republicanism and Revolution’

Alan Wood’s new book ‘Ireland: Republicanism and Revolution’ takes a serious approach to drawing the lessons of the Irish struggle. With Ireland at another turning point in history, Marxists must be ready to present a programme of Irish liberation. As James Connolly said “the cause of Ireland is the cause of Labour and the cause of Labour is the cause of Ireland”.

By J. Adama, Queen Mary Marxists, 2 yearsApril 11, 2023 ago

International students caught in the crossfire of Tory culture war

International students have been caught up in the Tories’ cynical culture war, as this myopic government looks to bring down immigration numbers. Only by kicking capitalism off our campuses can we provide free, high-quality education for all.

By Jack Preston, Cambridge Marxists, 2 years ago

Tory Prevent strategy: Whipping up fear and xenophobia

With the class struggle sharpening, the Tories are reaching for every tool at their disposal to divide workers. To this end, the government is dusting-off its ‘Prevent’ programme once again. Workers and youth must fight their racist fear-mongering.

By Maya Khan, 2 years ago

Far right defeated in Rotherham: The strength of workers’ solidarity

Following disturbing scenes of racist violence in Merseyside recently, anti-fascist activists mobilised a strong counter-demo in Rotherham last Saturday, stopping the far right in their tracks. This shows the potential power of workers’ unity.

By Sheffield Marxists, 2 years ago

Maintenance loan ‘increase’ will push students into poverty – we need free education!

As the cost of living continues to spiral, undergraduate students are set to receive a measly 2.8% ‘increase’ in their maintenance loans in the next academic year – a real-terms cut. Students and staff must unite and fight for free education.

By Tom Wood, York Marxists, 2 yearsFebruary 13, 2023 ago

The 1911 school strikes: The youth enters the class struggle

In 1911, school students joined the class struggle en masse, taking their lead from the organised working class. Both then and now, the radicalisation of the youth terrifies the ruling class.

By Marxist Student, 2 years ago

Mass arrests in Peru: Down with the repressive Boluarte regime!

The Boluarte regime has arrested 205 students and protestors at San Marcos University in Lima, Peru. We denounce this brutal attack on the movement of workers and peasants. Down with the regime!

By Marxist Student, 2 yearsJanuary 22, 2023 ago

Marxist students prepare for a red 2023!

As the new year begins, Marxist students are preparing for a busy term of activity: showing solidarity with striking workers; discussing revolutionary events past and present; and building the forces of Marxism on UK campuses. Join the MSF today!

By Marxist Student, 2 yearsJanuary 16, 2023 ago

In defence of ‘Permanent Revolution’

Trotsky’s fundamental work Results and Prospects, was written in 1906 after the failed Russian Revolution. The theory he laid out in this work came to be known as the Permanent Revolution. Despite being written a decade prior, it explains the course which the 1917 Revolution would take. The Permanent Revolution offers many lessons to revolutionaries today.

By Davina Judith, 3 yearsJanuary 3, 2023 ago

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