We are writing to express our condolences following the death of John Molyneux.

John’s tireless activity, from the time he joined the revolutionary socialist movement in 1968, his writings and his speeches, helped shaped generations of members of the International Socialists and later the Socialist Workers Party. His ability to explain Marxist ideas with clarity, passion and humour was a rare gift. He was a huge figure in our organisation and will be greatly missed by his comrades here in Britain. We will, in the coming period, seek to pay fitting tribute to John and his contribution to our politics.

It was no surprise that when he moved to Ireland to be with Mary, he continued to throw himself into activity, while also continuing to write and to encourage others to do so, notably through the Irish Marxist Review. We have also benefitted from John’s continued involvement with the coordination of the International Socialist Tendency, from the books he published during his time in Ireland and his presence as a speaker at events such as our Marxism festival.

Please do extend our sympathies to Mary, to members of the Socialist Workers Network and People Before Profit, and to all those across Ireland who will be mourning the loss of a valued friend and comrade.

In solidarity and sympathy,

The Central Committee of the Socialist Workers Party