Introduction

This is the online version of Back to Basics, a handbook written by members of the Young Communist League of Britain to act as an introduction to Marxist-Leninist theory and break down key concepts for new learners. It follows in the footsteps of many other texts and series of this nature, including Foundations of Leninism […]
Stop treating disabled people like imbeciles

Phill Kelly delves into the communist understanding of disability, and argues for scientific nuance over postmodernism.
Communists slam plans for increased military spending

Mia English discusses Labour’s defence spending plans, in the YCL Central Committee’s latest Political Report.
Bangladesh’s fight against rape: solidarity with Bangladesh Against Rape and Oppression movement

Shaila Shobnam writes on the sexual violence crisis in Bangladesh and the need for international solidarity.
Socialist architecture from Scotland and beyond

Ethan Chan writes about the Cumbernauld Centre, and uses the building’s unique lineage to build a primer on socialist architecture.
Interview with Sri Lanka’s NPP and JVP

Berkan Çelebi met with the UK convenor of National People’s Power, Indunil Wijenayake, joined by Secretary of the People’s Liberation Front (UK) Ranjith Wijesiriwardena, to discuss the NPP’s recent electoral victory in Sri Lanka.
Israel’s UN membership should be suspended

The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine argues for an unequivocal international response to Israel’s recent genocide in Palestine
Communist voices: Vietnam

Matt Chapel speaks with Minh Tran, deputy head of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union’s international department.
Communist voices: Cuba

Whilst attending the Young Trade Unionists’ May Day Brigade, a YCL member chatted to a Cuban delegate about life in the socialist nation.
After the riots and before the next: immigration, integration and class unity

The Challenge editorial board calls for a rejection of identity politics and liberal myths, proposing a nuanced approach to immigration that prioritises working-class interests and international solidarity.