Great Britain was born as a state in 1707. In essence, the Treaty of Union was a formal recognition of the ascendancy of capitalism over feudalism in all of this country. Once united, the combined resources and talents of the two countries were at the service of capital.
Britain one nation: say no to division
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With the Scottish referendum only months away, come and discuss why Britain must stay united. Everybody welcome.
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Launch of the building of the Hands Across the Border cairn at Gretna, 20 July 2014. People from all over Britain link arms for unity as they sing Auld Lang Syne after laying their stones.
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The franchise to run the heavily used Thameslink service for seven years has gone to a company partly owned by French state railway operator SNCF...
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Next year’s referendum can become an opportunity for the British working class to rebuild and revitalise our country...
The Communist Party of Britain is for the unity of Britain and against devolution and the fragmentation of a working class. That unity has been the basis for progress. Now we are under sustained attack from the European Union.
