Internationalism is deeply embedded in socialist theory and practice. Examination illuminates its complexity asserts the Marx Memorial Library and Workers’ School
“Now thrive the armourers … They sell the pasture now to buy the horse.” (Henry V)
AS KEIR STARMER seeks to lead Europe in stretching out the Ukraine war to the crack of doom the issue of the cost of defence spending will return as a vital topic to Britain.
It would however be a mistake to focus only on the direct support to Ukraine, for the indirect costs to Britain of the energy crisis which has accompanied the tensions between Russia and the West have been much higher.
New PM slashes fuel bills and culls Starmer deadwood, but peace activists warn that placing John Healey as new Chancellor shows ‘beyond doubt that the military industrial complex is in charge of Burnham’s economic policy’
Trade unions call for windfall tax hike to fund social energy tariff to public’s energy bills
Only an ambitious programme of state-led investment can restore growth and improve living standards, argues MICHAEL BURKE



