Reasons To Remain — Economic

The historic mission of capitalism is to develop the productive forces to a degree that makes Socialism possible. Its in workers’ interests that capital develops the productive forces as rapidly and as much as possible, not just because that is a precondition for Socialism, but…

The Fifth Largest Economy?

Brexiteers repeatedly argue that a Britain outside the EU would prosper because Britain, after all, is the world’s fifth largest economy. But, in fact, not only is this argument spurious, but it also shows what is wrong with their underlying world view. We will set aside the fact…

Do Labour Voters Really Not Know Where The Party Stands on Brexit?

According to various news reports, Labour voters do not know where the party stands on Brexit. Can those claims be believed, or are they just part of the Tory media narrative that Corbyn is not really a supporter of…

The Core Vote Will Win It For Brexit

If the opinion polls stay as they are, a vote to leave the EU seems inevitable. Every few days, one poll puts Remain slightly ahead, and the Pound recovers some value, then a few days later, another poll puts Leave level pegging or even ahead, and the Pound takes…

Reasons To Remain — Peace and Security

The Punchline

The EU may resolve conflicts within its borders bureaucratically, but that is better than the resolution of conflicts by resort to war and violence as has previously been the case. Britain outside the EU will face a series…

Reasons To Remain — Solidarity

The Punchline

Workers have a different reason for voting to remain in the EU than does Cameron and many Labour politicians. History has shown that we are weak when divided, and strong when united. Our interest lies in unity with other workers across…

The Fed Needs To Raise Rates in June

A couple of weeks ago, it looked almost certain that the US Federal Reserve would raise official interest rates at its meeting on 14th- 15th June. After a shock jobs report, last month, showing that the US added only an additional 38,000 jobs, the prospects of a…

Reasons To Remain — Migration

The Punchline

The right to free movement should be a basic human right. Capital moves to wherever in the world it desires in search of profits, and workers should have the same right to search out a better life. Economies can grow without increases in…