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The 51st congress of the Young Communist League
Last weekend, Britain’s young communists met in Croydon to vote on the ideology and activity that will now guide their branches for the next 24 months. JOHN WRAWE reports on an ambitious and professional event
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LAST weekend at Ruskin House in East Croydon, the Young Communist League (YCL) held its 51st congress. Over the two days, nearly 100 delegates representing their branches from across Britain participated in democratic discussion and comradely debate to decide upon the league resolutions to be implemented over the next two years.
The league reaffirmed its support for and connection with the Communist Party of Britain (CPB) and the importance of dual member participation in the upcoming CPB conference in November this year.
Three highlights of the YCL congress discussions were:
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