Britain needs peace, not war
Our government spends precious resources in two theatres of war, in Ukraine and the Middle East. The time has come to question its aims.
Our government spends precious resources in two theatres of war, in Ukraine and the Middle East. The time has come to question its aims.
May Day 2024: Stop the drive to war! Build a new Britain! Bristol
Wednesday 1 May, 6pm - 9pm
The Golden Guinea Function Room, 19 Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6SX
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May Day 2024: Stop the drive to war! Build a new Britain! Glasgow
May Day 2024: Stop the drive to war! Build a new Britain! Manchester
Saturday 4 May, 2pm
Upstairs at The Britons Protection, 50 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester M1 5LE
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May Day 2024: Stop the drive to war! Build a new Britain!
Wednesday 1 May 7.30 pm
Brockway Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
Celebrate May Day and join the discussion about how the working class of Britain can build a new Britain as the drive to war intensifies.
All welcome. Free entry.
Who should govern Britain? And how?
Wednesday 6 March 2024, 7.30 pm
Bertrand Russell Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
There is a contest underway for the soul of Britain. The ruling class manage stagnation and decay; the working class are challenging for a society that meets their needs.
Come and discuss. All welcome. Free entry.
Once again, the US is seeking to make even greater use of its bases in Britain. And once again, opposition is building…
27 December 2023
From January people who have left Britain will be allowed to vote in elections here, for life. This will allow people living abroad to influence what happens here.
On 16 January 2024 the eligibility of overseas voters in UK elections will change dramatically – allowing those who don’t live in Britain to influence what happens here.
To raise the question of taking control runs counter to the world of politicians’ competing claims to act on our behalf…
Modern transport: for workers, for industry
Transport binds a nation, moving people and goods around. Our infrastructure needs modernising. What can workers do about this?
Come and discuss. Email info@cpbml.org.uk for an invitation
Britain Out of NATO!
Discuss why Britain should leave NATO – and why staying out of international military conflicts is good for workers everywhere.
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18 March 2023
Control over borders is the best way for a country to develop its economy and benefit its people. Such self-determination and independence serve the cause of workers everywhere.
10 March 2023
At the end of February the goverment announced a provisional agreement (the Windsor Framework) with the EU to resolve difficulties with the Northern Ireland Protocol. Rishi Sunak claims this will “take back control” of Northern Ireland. It won’t.
May Day 2023. Workers! Take Charge of Britain! Manchester
Celebrate May Day with a social gathering and informal discussion.
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May Day 2023. Workers! Take Charge of Britain! Bristol
Saturday 6 May, 2pm
Room G01, Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6AY
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May Day 2023. Workers! Take Charge of Britain!
Monday 1 May 7.30 pm
Brockway Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
Celebrate May Day and join the discussion about how the working class of Britain can move forward.
All welcome. Free entry.
Real Control for Real Independence
Sunday 1 May 7.30 pm
Brockway Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL
Celebrate May Day and join the discussion about how the working class must lead in the fight for a future for Britain.
What is working-class democracy?
What is working-class democracy?
Parliamentary democracy is not fit for purpose. It does not represent people or serve their needs. What's the alternative?
Email info@cpbml.org.uk for an invitation.
24 November 2021
For a background of what's important in the current political discourse it would be difficult to surpass this new book by Will Podmore.
25 August 2021
Post-war Britain was beset by problems. For the majority of people, life was hard and difficult. The 1951 Festival of Britain was an antidote, looking to the future. It was immensely enjoyed and appreciated by the millions who attended.
Seventy years ago, in the midst of post-war austerity and rationing, Britain found the will to create a remarkable, popular festival…
The EU cannot hide its dismay at the success of Britain’s vaccination programme. And its attempt to strongarm Britain to make up for its failure backfired spectacularly…
Visitors from abroad recognise Britain as one nation – something tour operators are well aware of…
Glasgow in 1919 was at the heart of British working class activity, but it’s worth separating the myth from the reality…
1 February 2019
Political statement from the Communist Party of Britain Marxist-Leninist, 18th Congress, London, November 2018. Either we live in an independent Britain deciding our own future, or we become slaves to international capital.
Out of the EU! Rebuild Britain!
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13 February 2016
Political statement from the Communist Party of Britain Marxist-Leninist, 17th Congress, London, November 2015. There can be no advance without Marxism, because Marx showed that only the eventual victory of the exploited class, the working class, represents a real future. Capitalism means only destruction and war. Here in Britain, we need our own unique vision of a working class future in order to fight and win in the present.
In the “war against terror”, British governments have wilfully ignored the best ways of fighting it. It won’t be defeated by smart missiles or drones. It won’t be defeated by toppling secular governments.