CAPITALIST society is a class society where the relationship between workers and capitalists is based on the exploitation of labour power. In Wales today, this continues to generate huge inequality: poverty for many, alongside enormous wealth for a few.

This divided society fosters discrimination and provides a breeding ground for bigotry and xenophobia.

Wales faces a severe economic crisis once again. The cost-of-living crisis is the latest example of the impact of capitalism, with millions of working-class people facing hardship as gas and electricity bills rocket and petrol prices rise along with food, mortgages, rents and rail fares.