“The racially motivated rioting and violence of recent weeks must be a call to arms for the left, trade union and broad anti-racist movements”, Johnnie Hunter told the Communist Party’s Political Committee yesterday evening (13 August 2024). While noting that … Continued
The Communist Party unequivocally condemns the racist and Islamophobic attacks by far right thugs on communities, immigrants and refugees across Britain over the last week. It is clear that these actions were planned by a range of far-right figureheads, commentators … Continued
The presidential elections in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela took place on Sunday 28th July 2024, where it was noted that there was high citizen turnout. The Communist Party of Britain welcomes the announced defeat of the far right in … Continued
Britain’s Communists have slammed the prison sentences imposed on “Just Stop Oil” protestors at Southern Crown Court on 18 July 2024. Five defendants were gaoled for a total of 21 years under the new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act … Continued
Communist Party General Secretary, Robert Griffiths, has issued the following statement in response to today’s ‘King’s’ Speech (17 July 2024): “Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said his government aims to “under-promise” and “over-deliver”. He’s certainly achieved the first aim in … Continued
Communist Party General Secretary Robert Griffiths delivered the main political report to the Executive Committee meeting last weekend (7 July 2024). Below is a summary. On July 4, the Starmer-led Labour Party won the biggest Westminster majority of seats (174) … Continued
The Communist Party thanks all of our candidates and supporters who have campaigned intensively over the last six weeks to bring popular, socialist and anti-imperialist politics to the heart of working class communities up and down Britain. Their hard work … Continued
CP Industrial Organiser, Alex Gordon has issued a call for international working-class solidarity with Iran’s 20,000 striking oil, gas and petrochemical workers. Nationwide strikes by Iran’s oil and gas contract workers began on 20 June and spread to over 110 … Continued
Next Thursday is our opportunity to boot the Tories out of power after 14 long years. Communist Party candidates and their teams have been hard on the campaign trail over the last 5 weeks bringing popular, socialist and anti-imperialist politics … Continued
“Whoever takes office after 4 July, the ruling capitalist class will remain in power in Britain”, Johnnie Hunter told the Communist Party’s political committee last night (25 June 2024). “Across the pro-establishment political parties and the state and monopoly media, … Continued