The EU is an enemy of fair taxation
Chair of the No2EU trade union information group and former RMT President Alex Gordon explains how the EU’s treaties enshrine rules to let companies dodge their fair share of tax. This article was first published in the Morning Star 18/11/2013. It is a fundamental function of states to levy taxes on economic activities within their borders. […]
YCL Statement on 96th anniversary of the October Revolution
The 7th of November 2013 marked the 96th anniversary of the Great October Revolution, a turning point in the 20th century and one of the most important events in the history of humankind. The YCL laments the destruction of the USSR as one of the greatest tragedies of the previous century. Despite the faults of […]
Communist Party of the Philippines statement on typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) calls on the entire Filipino people, including those overseas, to mobilize and generate the maximum possible emergency funds and supplies for the victims of the recent supertyphoon Yoland (international name Haiyan). An estimated nine million people, or 10% of the entire Filipino population suffered the wrath of the […]
Portsmouth Industry Cull – It doesn’t have to be this way
The fundamentally exploitative and ruthless nature of capitalism is daily illustrated in the most direct fashion for all to see – except for those who choose not to see… and who would have us believe that this is as good as it gets – perhaps with a bit of gentle tweaking here and there, writes […]
YCL Statement on Remembrance Sunday
This Remembrance Sunday, David Cameron and his government, and indeed the entire British establishment, are seeking to whip up sentiments of jingoism and false patriotism ahead of next year’s World War One centenary. They claim to be remembering and celebrating Britain’s fallen service men and women. The YCL recognises that in this they are only […]
Public Meeting: Scotland Needs Socialism
The next date in the ongoing YCL Scotland speaking tour “Scottish Independence: A Communist Perspective” will be Thursday the 14th of November 2013 at 7pm in Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow. The meeting is entitled “Scotland Needs Socialism” and will focus on the need for a revolutionary transformation of society in the context of the world today […]
Support the Living Wage Campaign
The Young Communist League welcomes Living Wage Week (3rd – 9th Nov) and urges young workers and students to support the demonstrations and lobbies in support of the campaign. The living wage campaign has highlighted the inadequacies of the minimum wage in meeting the rising cost of living and has thrust the lowest-paid workers’ daily […]
Young Communist League condemns EU’s anti-communist legislation
During this past week steps have been taken towards banning the communist movement in Europe. The European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation has submitted to the European Parliament, its document ‘A Model National Statute for the Promotion of Tolerance’ with the view to this being enshrined in law. Despite the seemingly banal and benign title, […]
Support the UK universities Halloween Strike
The YCL calls on all students across the UK to support the strike action called by UCU, UNISON and Unite for tomorrow 31st of October. On Thursday students should not attend lectures, tutorials or seminars etc. or use university library, or any other facilities, while the strike action is taking place. Where possible attend the […]
Ryan Boyle reports on standing for the YCL and CP in the recent Govan By-election
Looking back on the campaign, one of the first things that surprised me was the level of collective effort required to make any kind of impact. The introductory leaflets, election addresses, the campaigning strategies, the public meetings, etc. all of these things had to be grounded out and acted upon at an early stage to […]
