A giant of Marxism

The death of the great Marxist revolutionary John Molyneux is a huge loss to the International Socialist movement. A veteran of Paris May 1968, he had first-hand experience that workers had the potential to overthrow capitalism.

He also understood the necessity of the revolutionary party to that process. He kept faith with both in the course of his long, rich and productive life.

John was a great teacher of Marxism. His long-running column in Socialist Worker was crucial to my political development. I’m sure there are many comrades who owe him the same debt. It was the first thing I turned to every week,

It helped me apply Marxism as a tool of analysis and as a guide to action.I wish I’d told him that while he was alive.

John was a giant of Marxism, and he will not be forgotten.

His work will continue to light the road to socialism. My thoughts are with his partner Mary, his comrades in Ireland and his family and friends. Thank you for your service to the working-class John.

Rest in Peace.

Sasha Simic, Hackney SWP