YCL Statement on Brexit

Leaving the EU is in itself no defeat, or victory, but it does open up the possibility of the latter, in a way a remain vote never could. It was a victory for Democracy against an institution that is fundamentally anti-democratic. The vote demonstrates that many diverse working-class areas voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU […]

Day of Action for Public Ownership

The YCL fully supports this day of action called for by Bring Back British Rail, We Own It, Action For Rail and All on Board. The re-nationalistion of Britain’s railways has widespread majority support across Britain, it would allow us to rebuild an efficient public transport system, ran for people not for profit, and an important first step […]

TUC Young Workers Conference 2014

RMT activist and shop steward, YCL member and former General Secretary George Waterhouse reports back (in a personal capactiy) from the TUC Young Workers Conference 2014. George highlights the political task facing communists within our own unions on key areas such as the EU, nationalisation and even aspects of austerity. George also notes the lack of […]