1. Introduction
The current crisis gripping the British ruling class at this time, gives a vivid shape to Gramsci’s ‘crisis of authority” in the Britain of today (see above). Many ‘morbid symptoms’ could be discussed. This crisis has rapidly extended since we last wrote on this in June 2016. [See ”Notes on the Brexit Referendum – the vote on Britain leaving or remaining in the European Union – of June 23rd 2016”; Former members of the Communist League; at Red Phoenix; https://theredphoenixapl.org/2016/06/20/notes-on-the-brexit-referendum/
In June 2016, just prior to the referendum in the UK, we concluded:
“In the absence of a Marxist-Leninist party and a socialist revolution, the British working class will not succeed in improving its lot – whether in or outside the EU. However, a small dislocation to the plans of the USA – still the major imperialist contending against the international working class – will occur with a Brexit vote to leave the EU.” Red Phoenix June 2016; Ibid.
This was consistent with the line put under W.B.Bland’s leadership of the Communist League, at the referendum of 1975 in Britain (‘The Referendum’; COMbat No. 1 March 1975, p 29-30; Cited Red Phoenix Ibid; June 2016.) Events have moved fast, and since the 2016 UK Referendum, several new developments have taken place. Now it is clear that USA imperialism has turned towards support of a trade war, and therefore a break-up of the European Union (EU). A series of events to be reviewed has led to the most reactionary faction of the UK ruling class, occupying the post of Prime Minister, under Boris Johnson. This turn of events forces a re-consideration of what the working class and its adherents should support.
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