Mia Foley Doyle

In Britain today, almost one million young people are not in work, education or training – and the numbers are rising. If all of these people lived in one city, it would be the third largest in Britain. Karl Marx understood better than anyone that labour is what made us human, and is essential to a meaningful life. To deny someone work is not only to deny someone of their income, but to deny them of an identity – a place amongst society in general.

“Our country has voted decisively for change, for national renewal, and a return of politics to public service… From now on you have a government unburdened by doctrine, guided only by a determination to serve your interests.” These words were said by Keir Starmer in his first speech as prime minister almost two years ago. Labour had just ridden a landslide victory into Downing Street, made possible by the disgust of millions towards 14 years of Tory austerity, sleaze, and corruption.

The second congress of the RCP was an electric event, like none other – rich in political understanding, revolutionary enthusiasm, and infectious confidence. There has never been a better time to get organised and join the communists! [Originally published at communist.red] This May Day weekend, from 2-5 May, 550 communists met in London for the second congress of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RCP).