<strong>YCL Women’s Commission statement concerning the government’s upcoming VAWG strategy</strong>

The Women’s Commission of the Young Communist League of Britain notes Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the next decade, the strategy for which will be released this coming September. The government cannot allow the plague of VAWG on society to persist and stark action must be taken to deliver this stepping stone towards a safe society for women.

Women’s Commission of the YCL regarding the Women’s Justice Board

The Women’s Commission of the YCL welcomes the announcement of a Women’s Justice Board which aims to decrease the number of women sent to prison. While this may be the Governments attempt to dress up a necessary response to a prison overpopulation crisis, this is an opportunity for class analysis to shape the narrative.

International Working Women’s Day 2025

The Young Communist League of Britain sends revolutionary greetings to the young workers and students of Britain and the world, our members, allies, and supporters in 2025.

General Secretary’s New Year Address 2025

The Young Communist League of Britain sends revolutionary greetings to the young workers and students of Britain and the world, our members, allies, and supporters in 2025.

New Chair Elected

Following the General Election the Central Committee recognises we are in a new situation and have decided to adjust our work accordingly. To this end Comrades on the committee have considered their roles and responsibilities, and some changes have been made. Dónal Thomas has stepped down from the role of Chair and former Vice Chair […]

CC Statement on the General Election Result

To nobody’s surprise, the Conservative Party has lost its position as the governing party in Britain following a massive electoral defeat. Back in 2010, the liberal media confronted every voter with the pernicious characterisation of the Conservative Party as the force of sensible statesmanship: the people who would cut your taxes and let you keep […]

CC Statement on the Rafah Attack

Over the bank holiday weekend, Israel intensified its genocide in Gaza. Instead of adhering to the explicit order by the International Court of Justice to cease its military assault on Gaza, Israel bombed a designated ‘safe area’ in Rafah. Over 50 were killed and hundreds more injured, with many being burned alive. These are the […]