Mark Ashton: 1960 – 1987
Mark Ashton died on this day in 1987 at the age of 26. Mark is famous for founding the group Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners- popularised in the film Pride. Many do not know that Mark was General Secretary of the Young Communist League from 1985 to 1986.
YCL Statement on Holocaust Memorial Day 2019
The Executive Committee of the Young Communist League has released the following statement to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2019.
YCL Statement on Developments in Venezuela
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Young Communist League on developments in Venezuela.
General Secretary’s 2019 New Year’s Address
The Young Communist League’s new General Secretary, Johnnie Hunter, has released a New Year’s address to mark the beginning of 2019
New YCL Executive Committee
Following the conclusion of our very successful 49th All-Britain Congress, the Young Communist League is pleased to announce the members and officerships of our new Executive Committee
Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance 2018
On Transgender Day of Remembrance 2018, the Young Communist League condemns transphobia in our society, expresses solidarity with those facing discrimination and remembers those killed because of transphobia.
101 Years of the Great October Socialist Revolution
On the 101st Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution in Russia, Chair of the Young Communist League, Johnnie Hunter, discusses the reasons behind the revolution, its legacy and most importantly its significance today in 2018
YCL Statement: ‘Tommy Robinson’ Demonstration
The Young Communist League has released the following statement in response to today’s so called ‘Free Tommy Robinson’ demonstration.
YCL Statement: Together Against Trump
The Young Communist League completely opposes US President Donald Trump’s visit to Britain this week. This is a position supported by workers and the youth across Britain. We call for socialists, trade unionists and young people to mobilise opposition in their communities and makes this message clear to Trump and the Tory government.
May Day 2018 Statement
The Young Communist League sends comradely greetings to the workers and youth of the world on May Day 2018!
