Stopping Reform and Tommy Robinson  
 
The international far right has faced setbacks and fractures that can boost the movement to stop them. The fall out from Trump's disatrous war on Iran has hurt Nigel Farage and those who want to bring Trumpism to Britain. Last night, Victor Orban suffered a huge defeat in Hungary. And in Scotland, super rich Reform UK leader Lord Malcolm Offord is under pressure due to his links to racism and antisemitism.
 
The urgent task for socialists is to build on the momentum of the monster Together march two weeks ago by building a bigger, stronger anti-racist movement. 
 
Over 800 people have signed up to Stand Up To Racism's campaign against Reform UK at the local elections.  SUTR has called for days of action on Sun 19 April and Sun 3 May.  Oxford Stand Up To Racism is distributing flyers across multiple wards in Oxfordshire where Reform are standing and we urge readers of this bulletin to support the campaign.   Email contact@oxfordstanduptoracism.org.uk if you would like to help get out this anti-Reform UK flyer and/or you would like to help build the national march against Tommy Roboinson's mobilisation in May.
  
Will Trump's war on Iran crash the world economy?
 
Wednesday 15th April.  7:15 PM
Michael Young Building, Manzil Way , East Oxford 
 
Trump's war on Iran has sent the price of oil to record levels sending shockwaves through the world's economy.  Trump is desperate to re-open the strait of Hormuz to global shipping to get the oil flowing again. He even threatened to ­“obliterate” Iran’s energy infrastructure and "destroy" their an entire civilisation if it failed to ­cooperate, before backing down.
 
At the same time Trump doesn't want US imperialism to lose, and is has announced a blockade of the strait to all shipping, forcing the oil prices higher.
 
Production and distribution of essentials to modern capitalist economies including fertilisers, suphur and semi-conductors are al suffering, as are the companies that depend on them.  Workers around the world are facing threats to jobs, and rising prices as capitalists react to protect their profits.
 
Come to this meeting to discuss the impact of Trump's war and what socialists can do to defend working class interests.
Migrants Welcome - Stop the Far Right
 
Saturday 18th April
Assemble 11:30 at Westgate Centre entrance, Queen st, Oxford OX1 1PE
 
Bring signs, banners, musical instruments and friends!
Stand together against racist scapegoating and intimidation!
Far right activists want to protest in our city centre spreading lies and hate aimed at migrants, refugees and many more of us. This is us, our families, our neighbours, colleagues and friends. 
When the far right are allowed to spread hate and lies unopposed, it emboldens racist outbursts and hate crimes.
Bring your friends and let's leave no doubt that Oxford is a welcoming and proud anti-racist city!
Stand Up To Racism will be mobilising in London on 16 May in discussion with the Palestine coalition who are organising the annual Nakba day demonstration on that date. 

Fascist Tommy Robinson has signalled his intention to mobilise on the day. We want to send a message of unity against the far right  
Marxism 2026 is Britain's biggest left wing festival. We will be gathering in London on 2-5 July. We are gearing up for the biggest and most exciting festival yet.   
  
The early bird offer for Marxism 2026 end this Friday. Book this week to get a substantial discount on the cost of your ticket. 
 
Initial line up of speakers:
  • Yanis Varoufakis • Gary Younge • Jodi Dean • Zarah Sultana • Richard Boyd Barrett • Andrew Feinstein • James Meadway • Alyssa Battistoni • John Bellamy Foster • Ilan Pappe • Michael Roberts • MV Ramana • Samira Ali • Rebecca Jane Morgan • Matt Huber • Joseph Choonara • Liz Fekete • Judy Cox • Shahed Ezaydi • Tariq Ali
The Together demo on the 28th March saw 500,000 people take to the streets against the far-right, the biggest anti-racist mobilisation in British history. Discussing and debating the growth of the far right in Britain and globally will be one of the major themes of Marxism 2026. We will hear from academics and anti-fascist activists to discuss the unique danger posed by the present period and debate the strategy needed to drive them back. Don't miss it! 

We’re 4 months into 2026 and this year has seen the spectacular acceleration of political crisis and upheaval. Trump's war on Iran has plunged the region into chaos and increasingly threatens to tip the global economy into crisis. Mainstream politics is increasingly unable to provide answers or gain support in this period. We are witnessing the increasingly likely demise of the two biggest political parties in Westminster, with a resurgent Greens and Reform. Debating left strategy has never been more urgent.
 
Join thousands of people from across the world to make sense of this time of shock, awe and instability.  Across the weekend take part in mass rallies, alongside hundreds of meetings and workshops digging into history, theory and strategy. Expect sharp debates, meetings on key Marxist theory, film screenings, live music and cultural events.