‘Until Victory’, the YCL May Day declaration 2023
On Saturday 6 May 2023, members of the Young Communist League of Britain gathered in central Manchester to celebrate their May Day with the following declaration, before marching through the city centre to the statue of Friedrich Engels:
Land ownership and the right to roam in the shadow of the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass
Manchester Young Communist League explains why the actions of the 1932 trespassers remain relevant today
What comes next for the student movement?
A wave of militancy has swept across British campuses. Jack Davidson argues students must link their fight to the broader class struggle, to ensure continued success.
Opening address to the Harry Pollitt School
The following article was first presented by Josh Morris, commencing the inaugural session of the Harry Pollitt School
Remembering Peterloo
Ben Perry examines the significance of the Peterloo Massacre and it’s relevance today
Make the rich pay!
This speech was delivered by Shea Stewart at the YCL’s 2022 May Day demonstration in Manchester
Manchester students begin occupation protest in solidarity with striking staff
Students at the University of Manchester, including members of the YCL, have launched an occupation protest in solidarity with University and College Union strikes. This follows years of falling pay, overworking, and casualisation for higher education staff
A year of campaigns: Manchester students secure historic rent strike win – but the fight doesn’t end here
In this Challenge article from last November, Hannah Phillips writes on the Manchester University student rent strike, arguing that the success must be a call to action for students across Britain to fight against sky-high fees, extortionate accommodation and inadequate courses
Manchester celebrates 100 years of the Communist Party of China
rades of the North West District Communist Party and Young Communist League and the Party’s General Secretary, Robert Griffiths, attended a celebration of the centenary of the Communist Party of China held in Manchester on Saturday (26 June 2021). Challenge carries a transcript of Comrade Griffith’s speech in full.
Man United fans disrupt Liverpool match in protest against US owners
Manchester United’s derby game with Liverpool was postponed yesterday (3 May 2021) following direct action by an organised group of United fans. The fans, upset at the direction American owners The Glazers had taken their beloved club, stormed the stadium and managed to get onto the playing field.
