Today, 700 revolutionary communists were brutally targeted by the Metropolitan Police on the national pro-Palestine demonstration. Several comrades were kicked, shoved, and slammed to the ground, and eleven comrades were arrested. We will not be intimidated, silenced, or cowed. The future belongs to us, not them! The post Eleven pro-Palestine communists arrested by the British state – Release our comrades! Hands off the Palestine movement! appeared first on The Communist.

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ‘Digger’ exposes the madness of US imperialism in its relative decline — to a mixed reception. Iñárritu brilliantly captures America’s crisis — but, unlike in the film, real-life workers cannot accept this fate, and are rising up all across the world. The post ‘Digger’: US imperialism is digging our graves appeared first on The Communist.

GMB – one of the biggest unions in the country – has decided to fight its own rank-and-file rather than Labour’s government of war. We stand in solidarity with Nathan Hennebry, threatened with expulsion from the union for his position against militarism. The post GMB persecutes for King and Country: Solidarity with Nathan Hennebry! appeared first on The Communist.

Almost half a million were out on the streets of France on 6 October. Brutal police repression has, rather than cow the school student protests, only enraged the youth, brought widespread solidarity, and set up the movement to spread to a full-blown social uprising. The post France: “Generation 6-7 doing May ‘68 all over again” appeared first on The Communist.

One of the biggest scandals in sporting history has rocked Manchester City, after the club’s Emirati owners were found to have disguised almost a billion in irregular funding. This scandal threatens to engulf the Premier League, Burnham’s government, and UK–UAE relations. The post Man City, the Premier League, and the UAE: Scandal engulfs British football appeared first on The Communist.

Spain’s housing crisis has erupted into half a million out on the streets demanding a general strike. We spoke with Irene, a comrade of Organización Comunista Revolucionaria, the Spanish section of the RCI, who has been involved in the encampment set up in Madrid. The post Interview with a revolutionary communist in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol encampment appeared first on The Communist.

This Saturday, masses of workers and young people will descend upon London for the national Palestine solidarity demonstration, to mark three years of Israel’s slaughter of Gaza. Here is why you should join the hundreds-strong communist bloc. The post Why I’m marching for Palestine with the communists this Saturday appeared first on The Communist.

Three years on from the start of Israel's slaughter of Gaza, the nightmare in the Middle East has only worsened, and the Palestinian people are further away from freedom. This Saturday, the communists will be marching under the banner, 'For Palestine to live, imperialism must die'. The post Palestine, imperialism, and the fight for revolution appeared first on The Communist.

The Green Party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion has sent the British establishment into hysteria, and has exposed the deepening divide within the Green Party itself. Once again, Palestine has proved to be the ultimate political litmus test. But what will happen now? The post Green Party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ policy ignites McCarthyite hysteria appeared first on The Communist.

In France barricades have been thrown up, with street battles taking place with the police. In Spain, Madrid’s main square has been occupied. Half a million people have been on the streets, forcing through a general strike and anger against militarism is sweeping Europe. Could Britain be next? The post Europe’s Gen Z revolt erupts | A World on Fire #22 appeared first on The Communist.

In just a few weeks, we’ve recruited 100 new party members and met thousands interested in getting involved with the Revolutionary Communist Students. This has been our most successful freshers campaign yet – and this is only the beginning! The post 100 recruits and counting – Our most successful freshers campaign yet! appeared first on The Communist.

Labour politicians, the media, and the 'left' have all been lulled by Burnham's 'hopeful' vision. These people no idea how removed they are from the real mood in society. Events across the Channel paint a very different picture of where things are headed in Britain. The post Burnham’s ‘Hope Again’ conference: Labour is sleeping on a volcano appeared first on The Communist.

Europe has been set alight by mass protests, led by the youth. From sky-high rents, to dilapidated schools, to militarism and austerity – workers and youth in Britain share all of the conditions that led to this social explosion. The post The Gen Z revolution reaches Europe – Is Britain next? appeared first on The Communist.

Events in France are moving at a lightning pace. Thousands of school students across the country have joined the powerful mobilisations of fire fighters and public sector workers, facing heavy-handed police repression. But how can the movement succeed? The post France: An explosive situation appeared first on The Communist.

The Community Security Trust – a propaganda organisation posing as a neutral charity – has smeared Revolutionary Communist Students as ‘antisemites’ for supporting Palestine and attacking the Epstein class. We reject this baseless political attack. The post Judge us by our enemies: RCP response to the CST’s fake antisemitism smears appeared first on The Communist.

90 years on, the Battle of Cable Street should be studied by everyone who wants to fight the far right today. But one part of the story is often missed: not everyone on the left wanted to fight the fascists. Have today’s leaders learned from yesterday’s cowardice? The post The Battle of Cable Street: Who fought the fascists, and who didn’t? appeared first on The Communist.

Last weekend, the ghost of the Troubles returned to the North of Ireland, as loyalists attempted to hold an Orange march through a nationalist neighbourhood, which was blocked by workers and youth. A revolutionary struggle against sectarian reaction is needed. The post The ghosts of Drumcree appeared first on The Communist.

‘Babi Yar: A Document in the Form of a Novel’ (1970) reveals the crushing reality of life and death in Nazi-occupied Ukraine – depicting the bitter struggle for survival against famine, deportations, executions, and terror. The post Review: ‘Babi Yar’ – An exercise in speaking the truth appeared first on The Communist.

Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly prevalent in every aspect of life, and education is no different. Researchers have found evidence that relying on AI can negatively impact pupils’ grades. But does this mean that AI is inherently bad for learning? The post Is AI rotting young people’s brains? appeared first on The Communist.

Artificial intelligence has forced its way into our lives, bringing a wave of anxiety, soaring energy costs, climate destruction , job insecurity, and dystopian military applications. But are we actually doomed, or is the real problem not the technology itself, but the billionaires and profit-driven systems controlling it? The post AI: Doomerism or Communism? | A World on Fire #21 appeared first on The Communist.

Less than a month after Jason Arday’s death, Cambridge University was mired in another scandal. The former head of policy for Reform, James Orr, is using the University to recruit students. But we can’t trust this ‘respectable’ institution to get rid of racists. The post Cambridge University welcomes Reform, Palantir, and a ‘race realist’ appeared first on The Communist.

Reform recently received two record donations of £36 million each from two billionaire donors. This has provoked an establishment outcry. But Labour has backed away from capping political donations, fearing they might shoot themselves in the foot. The post Reform’s £72 million ‘mega donations’ cause difficulties for Labour appeared first on The Communist.

Foreign secretary Ed Miliband told Labour conference attendees that those “outraged by the plight of the Palestinian people” were “right”. This didn’t stop his government from arresting protestors outside. The movement’s leaders should have no illusions in Labour. The post Labour pays lip service to Palestine while locking up protestors appeared first on The Communist.

Tishani Doshi’s poetry collection ‘Egrets, While War’ vividly captures the churning chaos of life today. Combining personal reflections, political critique, and cutting humour, her work faces head-on the horrors of the modern world, without falling into despair. The post “We are aglow, and the future is coming for us”: Tishani Doshi’s ‘Egrets, While War’ appeared first on The Communist.

Racist demagogues are stirring up riots. The establishment is spewing out divisive culture-war bigotry. The struggle against racism is radicalising millions of young people in Britain. The RCP wants to connect with this growing radical mood – and we need your help! The post Help us hire a full-time anti-racist organiser! appeared first on The Communist.

Green Party leader Zack Polanski is standing in the hated former Prime Minister’s seat of Holborn & St Pancras. This could be a big turning point, but can he win? The Greens shift to the left under Polanski has seen them rise, but this has been offset in recent months. The post Can Polanski and the Greens win in Holborn & St Pancras? appeared first on The Communist.

Wellred Books will be hosting its first-ever ‘Anti-Capitalist Book Fair’ at University College London’s Jeffrey Hall on Saturday 3 October. Over ten organisations will offer revolutionary literature, poetry, zines, and guest speakers. If you are anti-capitalist – come along! The post Come along to the first ‘Anti-Capitalist Book Fair’ in London on 3 October! appeared first on The Communist.

UCL’s “Introduction to Political Philosophy” module is a classic example of how the revolutionary ideas of Karl Marx are distorted and defanged. For a new generation radicalised by the horrors of capitalism, they deserve better. The post How UCL’s philosophy department defangs Marx appeared first on The Communist.

As universities open their doors for the new academic year, hundreds of new students are meeting the Revolutionary Communists for the first time. In this context, some of our newer members tell us why they joined the party – and why you should, too! The post Why I joined the RCP appeared first on The Communist.

The government has declared war on university students and staff. The launch of the Defence Universities Alliance means campuses will increasingly be at the service of militarism. Workers and students must unite to stop these plans in their tracks. The post The Defence Universities Alliance: Kick imperialism off our campuses! appeared first on The Communist.

The head of the Trades Union Congress, Paul Nowak, has just been made an executive director in the Bank of England. He is not the first trade-union turncoat. The sooner these labour fakers are driven out of our movement the better. The post Paul Nowak: From ‘Marxist’, to union boss, to Bank of England director appeared first on The Communist.

The Mary Wallopers third album, 'Paddywhackery', is their best to date, writes Will Collins. A clarion call to the working class and the oppressed to recognise their collective power and refuse to submit to the rich and powerful, this album serves as a powerful antidote against pessimism. The post The Mary Wallopers’ ‘Paddywhackery’: an antidote against pessimism appeared first on The Communist.

The crisis of capitalism is producing one of the angriest generations in its history. This is the backdrop to the launch of Revolutionary Communist Students, the RCP's national youth banner, and the largest left-wing force on British campuses. The post Why we are launching Revolutionary Communist Students appeared first on The Communist.

As the Scottish government returns from its summer recess, First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney is facing heat from both his opponents and his own supporters. It's no surprise that radical youth in Scotland are already looking far beyond the SNP. The post Data centres, oil, and independence: Pressure mounts on the SNP appeared first on The Communist.

Britain’s biggest car manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover, is slashing thousands of jobs. This is a graphic illustration of Britain’s industrial decline, and a humiliation for Burnham’s ‘pro-industry’ Labour government. Workers can have no trust in these sellouts! The post Jaguar Land Rover jobs massacre: A graphic illustration of Britain’s decline appeared first on The Communist.

The Bayeux Tapestry is on British soil for the first time since its creation nearly 1,000 years ago. Tens of thousands have queued to book extremely limited viewing slots. If you’ve got enough wealth and connections, however, it seems the British Museum will happily grant you a private viewing! The post Culture for the Epstein class: Bayeux Tapestry visits Britain appeared first on The Communist.

In her latest column, Fiona Lali explains how “the job of communists today is not simply to expose the ills of capitalism, they have already been laid bare for the world to see. Our job is to overcome the cynicism and despair that holds us back.” The post Demand the impossible! Demand the future! appeared first on The Communist.

It’s easy to understand why many – seeing the horrors of capitalist society on our screens and on the streets – feel pessimistic, disillusioned, and demoralised. But Marxism allows us to see the revolutionary processes developing beneath the surface. The post Why communists are revolutionary optimists appeared first on The Communist.

Last week, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced an import ban on goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Burnham's government wants to pose itself on the side of "fairness against injustice", but this move is performative, tokenistic, and changes nothing. The post Burnham’s token sanctions on Israel change nothing appeared first on The Communist.

Following a week of far-right mobilisations, the left, including the Portsmouth RCP, organised a counter demonstration against this reaction. The past week shows the clear and urgent need for class-based methods to clear this reaction off our streets. The post Portsmouth anti-racists make a stand against far right appeared first on The Communist.

The British state is readily greasing the wheels of big tech. Lenin once remarked that the state is “bound by a thousand threads to the bourgeoisie”. Nowhere is this clearer than the inseparable ties and revolving door between the British state and US tech giants. The post AI and the state: how big tech bought the data centre boom appeared first on The Communist.

A modernised version of the Greek tragedy ‘The Oresteia’ connects with audiences through fresh dialogue, psychologically-driven family drama, and war-profiteer tech bosses. Meanwhile, Boots Riley’s first film in eight years, ‘I Love Boosters’, offers viewers original cinema with a communist message. The post Culture: Aeschylus’ ‘The Oresteia’ gets modernised, ‘I Love Boosters’ offers a communist message appeared first on The Communist.

In light of Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's "harsh" words for Israel this week, we ask: Why this seeming about-turn from Labour? What makes them feel they can make such statements, call extremist settlers terrorists, and impose sanctions on these settlements? The post Ed Miliband’s Palestine Statement Changes Nothing! | A World on Fire #20 appeared first on The Communist.

Last weekend saw frightening scenes, as masked far-right protestors amassed at the Port of Dover. On Sunday, a similar demo in Portsmouth saw thugs attempting to stop a boat of refugees. This is a serious escalation – and a wake up call for the left. The post Dover’s masked menace: The racist establishment reaps what it sows appeared first on The Communist.

Fed up workers are turning to AI to help them claim billions in benefits owed and fight against unlawful sackings. But profit-hungry broadband providers are leaving rural communities disconnected. Meanwhile, rail expansion plans see Digbeth, Birmingham’s cultural hub, facing decimation. The post Letters: AI ‘lawyers’, broadband blackspots, cultural hubs under threat, and more appeared first on The Communist.

For over 80 years, an entire industry distorted the ideas of Lenin and Trotsky. While Trump renews the charge against communism, the republication of Alan Woods and Ted Grant's ‘Lenin and Trotsky: What They Really Stood For’ could not have come at a better time. The post What did Lenin and Trotsky really stand for? appeared first on The Communist.

Corruption scandals, undercover investigations, battling Binface, and a farcical conference: it hasn't been a good summer for Farage. But will Reform recover from this rough patch? Or are we seeing a revival of Britain's two mainstream parties? The post Establishment turns the screws on Reform – but is Farage finished? appeared first on The Communist.

US imperialism's offensive on the American continent continues with the signing of 'the world's largest oil deal' with Venezuela. This 'deal' is in reality a heist - and it has put the final nail in the coffin of the Bolivarian Revolution. The post The biggest oil heist in world history appeared first on The Communist.

War always accompanies periods of revolutionary turmoil like our own. The coming period will include inter-imperialist wars, national wars, civil wars, and class wars. Communists must be theoretically prepared to make sense of this maelstrom. The post The Marxist approach to war appeared first on The Communist.

AI is acting as a prism through which all the worst parts of capitalism are concentrated. In the world of art, it is revealing a sharp cultural decline, and is intensifying feelings of alienation. But can AI never have a place in the world of art? The post Is AI causing cultural decay? appeared first on The Communist.