WW archive > Issue 1236 - 31 January 2019
Marx’s theory of value
Far from being natural, value is characteristic of commodity production and capitalism, its most developed form. John Bridge upholds Marxist orthodoxy
Letters
Value forever; Misunderstood; Dearth of quality; Two Lenins; Proud symbol; Socialist Fight
Heading for another victory
With the ANC consolidating its position, there is a huge vacuum to its left, observes Peter Manson. But who will attempt to fill it?
Pots and kettles
Yassamine Mather asks who is really responsible for incompetence and corruption
The Tory interpretation
Mike Macnair argues that there is an institutional bias in the teaching of history. It is a bias that suits the agenda of those who believe in inequality, the natural order and firm government
Chris Baugh set for re-election
Left Unity has agreed its candidate for assistant general secretary, reports Dave Vincent
Brexit in the balance
The Commons vote does not change the bigger picture, notes Paul Demarty