Labour’s immigration White Paper: a brief explainer
Here is what the Immigration White Paper means policy-wise
Struggle and Strategy in the Platform Economy
As workers in the platform economy fight back how can sporadic, dispersed strikes be turned into a sustainable movement?
Review | Andor, Season 2
Rebellion against an empire complicit in genocide – in Star Wars, now a Disney brand. On the complexities of Andor.
Nakba 77 demonstrations
A report with photographs from rs21 members on yesterday’s Nakba 77 demonstrations.
Rees’ ontology: an obfuscation – On Marx, gender and trans liberation
Marx’s ideas are essential to understanding women’s and trans oppression, and to fighting for freedom.
Class and oppression
Some on the left say we should prioritise class struggles over issues of oppression. But fighting oppression is at the heart of socialism.
Against bad arguments for terrible things
A response to John Rees’ attempt to Marxwash anti-trans bigotry
May Day private hire drivers strike
Private hire drivers around Britain and internationally took strike action on 1 May
Long read | Vietnam, 1968 and what lies ahead of us
The Vietnam War ended fifty years ago. The struggle against the war changed the world and still echoes today.
Chinese imperialism: no better than the US?
China’s huge international investments are about imperialist power, not helping the Global South develop or opening up space for progressive movements.
Interview with Scottish Water strikers
Some of the women on the Glasgow picket line spoke to rs21 about their strike
As Reform grows, we urgently need a left electoral alternative
As two-party politics collapses and Reform UK rise, we need an alternative at the polls.
How should the left organise?
Do socialists spend too much time talking to like-minded people in a lefty bubble?
Review | Eros and Empire
A new book uncovers a history of radical struggles which both fought for queer liberation and opposed American imperialism.
Review | The Penguin Lessons
A review of Steve Coogan’s new film which is set in the context of 1970s Argentina under the repression of the military junta
The Supreme Court decision: when law becomes the means of oppression
The Supreme Court decision is a break with precedent and a concession to right wing pressure that harms all women.
New left party: dead-end or dead right
Any new mass socialist formation must be rooted in class politics which understands its relation to oppression
It’s Time for Real Change in UNISON
Elections for UNISON’s leading body are under way – vote for Time for Real Change
Trump’s tariffs turmoil – an empire in decline
Trump, tariffs and the changing balance of power in the world economy.
Review | Smoke and Ashes
Opium was central to British rule in India, British exploitation of China and the rise of capitalism in the US.
What is going on with Trump’s tariffs?
Why is Trump imposing tariffs and what does he want to achieve
Huge protests condemn Supreme Court attack on trans people
Protests have shown huge support for trans people this weekend – we can fight and we can win!
Interview with Odrán de Bhaldraithe
Author Odrán de Bhaldraithe talks about occupation and impoverishment in the North of Ireland
Supreme Court attacks trans people – the fight for liberation goes on
The Supreme Court ruling is part of a global transphobic offensive – but trans people will carry on fighting. Watch out for protests and join them!
NEU conference 2025
Three articles produced by rs21 NEU members for distribution at the education union annual conference
Fighting for union recognition in Sheffield
Unite members at the Veolia waste plant in Sheffield have been on strike for eight months for union recognition
Imperialism in the 21st century – the end of US dominance?
As Trump puts an end to the post-war order and China rises to become a global power, we provide an overview of global political economy.