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The TUC: In Complete Lockstep With Imperialism

Feb 21, 2025

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On 22nd February, the Trades Unions Congress will be joining unions including the National Union of Mineworkers (total number of members 196), the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), Unison, GMB and PCS in a rally in London alongside such luminaries as Peter Tatchell and John McDonnell to call for the withdrawal of…

Justin, We Hardly Knew Ya

Jan 14, 2025

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JT

in Economy, Politics

On 6th January 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced to Canadians and the wider world that he would be stepping down as Prime Minister as soon as a new leader of the Liberal Party was elected. Trudeau’s announcement brings to a close a tenure as Prime Minister which has lasted over nine years and…

Hannah Ingram-Moore: The Fallout from Captain Tom’s Legacy

Dec 14, 2024

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JT

in culture, Social

The Charity Commission’s report on the actions of the late fundraiser’s daughter and son-in-law exposed cruelly how in capitalist society charity can and occasionally does offer individuals entrusted to the management of any charity the opportunity to cynically enumerate themselves at the expense of the good faith of the public. The report, published on 21st…

Our Review of Paul Embery’s ‘Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class’: Part Six

Dec 14, 2024

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JT

in culture, Economy, Local Government, Politics, Social, Trade Unionism

In the sixth and final episode of our review of Paul Embery’s book ‘Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class’, Comrades Terry and Jason look at Chapter 5, entitled ‘What is to be Done?’, though enthusiasts of V.I. Lenin’s seminal work may be a little disappointed. You can see our book review here.

In Praise of Wetherspoon’s

Dec 1, 2024

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JT

in culture, Social

One of the first articles that I wanted to write when I first started this blog was in praise of Wetherspoon’s and, in the spirit of self-criticism, I should not have taken so long to actually write it and pledge to do better in future. For the avoidance of doubt, I should preface my words…

Euthanasia: Legal Implications and Ethical Concerns

Nov 17, 2024

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JT

in health, Politics, Social

On November 29th, MPs will debate the Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill, put to Parliament by the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. If passed, it would legally empower people with terminal diseases to consent to ‘medical assistance in dying’, or to use the much older and more common term, euthanasia. Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary,…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans’ Amsterdam Clash: Exposing Media Lies

Nov 14, 2024

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JT

in culture, Social

The lie of the so-called ‘Pogrom’ which took place in Amsterdam on November 7th 2024 has been exposed as a lie by a young Dutch YouTuber and The Grayzone. Western imperialist media resolutely proclaimed that the violence around the Ajax v Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match, which Ajax won 5-0, was prima facie evidence…

Our Review of Paul Embery’s ‘Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class’: Part Five

Nov 13, 2024

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JT

in culture, Economy, Politics, Social, Trade Unionism

The Middle Aged Revolutionary and Comrade Terry sit down again to discuss Paul Embery’s book ‘Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class’. In this episode, we look at Chapter 4: The Case for the Nation State, where Embery details how strong, independent states, separate from supra-national entities like the European Union, give better…

Interview: Mandy Clare

Nov 13, 2024

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JT

in culture, Local Government, Politics, Social

Mandy Clare, an independent councillor in Cheshire and a gender-critical activist, joins the Middle Aged Revolutionary to talk at length about Trump, Labour’s first four months in power, the Party for Women, the demise of the Women’s Equality Party and much more! You can see this interview here.

Film Review: ‘Am I Racist?’

Nov 4, 2024

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JT

in culture, Economy, Social

September 2024 saw the limited cinematic release in the United States of the documentary ‘Am I Racist?’, the second film presented by conservative commentator Matt Walsh of Daily Wire. Walsh’s first film, ‘What is a Woman?’ tackled the testy issue of Gender Identity Ideology and its pernicious effects on children and young women. In ‘Am…

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