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September 2013 Communists and Korean solidarity activists joined diplomats, journalists and business-people at a lunch-time reception at the DPRK embassy that was opened by DPRK ambassador [[Hyong Hak Bong]] last week. | September 2013 Communists and Korean solidarity activists joined diplomats, journalists and business-people at a lunch-time reception at the DPRK embassy that was opened by DPRK ambassador [[Hyong Hak Bong]] last week. | ||
[[File:Londinium1742h.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Andy Brooks]] and [[Michael Chant]]]] | [[File:Londinium1742h.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Andy Brooks]] and [[Michael Chant]]]] | ||
| − | The leaders of the [[New Communist Party of Britain]] and the Revolutionary Communist Party of Britain (Marxist–Leninist), [[Andy Brooks]] and [[Michael Chant]], were there along with veteran London communist [[Monty Goldman]] from the [[Communist Party of Britain]] , who was jailed for two months for protesting against the Korean War, as well as [[Daphne Liddle]], the joint editor of [[The New Worker]], and [[Dermot Hudson]] from the [[Korean Friendship Association]]. | + | The leaders of the [[New Communist Party of Britain]] and the Revolutionary Communist Party of Britain (Marxist–Leninist), [[Andy Brooks]] and [[Michael Chant]], were there along with veteran London communist [[Monty Goldman]] from the [[Communist Party of Britain]] , who was jailed for two months for protesting against the Korean War, as well as [[Daphne Liddle]], the joint editor of [[The New Worker]], and [[Dermot Hudson]] from the [[UK Korean Friendship Association]]. |
The event, at the south London headquarters of the RCPB (ML) kicked off with a spirited rendition of the DPRK national anthem and the Song of [[Kim Il Sung]] by the violinist [[Leslie Larkum]], who has recently visited Democratic Korea. This was followed by the screening of a documentary covering the recent visit of a RCPB (ML) delegation to Democratic Korea produced by one of their own comrades. | The event, at the south London headquarters of the RCPB (ML) kicked off with a spirited rendition of the DPRK national anthem and the Song of [[Kim Il Sung]] by the violinist [[Leslie Larkum]], who has recently visited Democratic Korea. This was followed by the screening of a documentary covering the recent visit of a RCPB (ML) delegation to Democratic Korea produced by one of their own comrades. | ||
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Other friends of Korea, like [[John McLeod (UK)|John McLeod]] of the [[Socialist Labour Party]] and [[Theo Russell]] of the [[New Communist Party of Britain]], who have also been to north Korea, joined in a general discussion that ended with an appeal from [[Hyong Hak Bong]] for everyone to go to the DPRK, if they can, and see for the new life for the Korean people with their own eyes.<ref>[https://friendsofkorea.blogspot.com/2013/09/sixty-five-fighting-years.html ]</ref> | Other friends of Korea, like [[John McLeod (UK)|John McLeod]] of the [[Socialist Labour Party]] and [[Theo Russell]] of the [[New Communist Party of Britain]], who have also been to north Korea, joined in a general discussion that ended with an appeal from [[Hyong Hak Bong]] for everyone to go to the DPRK, if they can, and see for the new life for the Korean people with their own eyes.<ref>[https://friendsofkorea.blogspot.com/2013/09/sixty-five-fighting-years.html ]</ref> | ||
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==Marx Memorial== | ==Marx Memorial== | ||
March 2010, a [[New Communist Party of Britain]] delegation joined other communists and progressives in saluting the memory of [[Karl Marx]] at the annual ceremony in Highgate Cemetery in north London. | March 2010, a [[New Communist Party of Britain]] delegation joined other communists and progressives in saluting the memory of [[Karl Marx]] at the annual ceremony in Highgate Cemetery in north London. | ||
Revision as of 18:07, 2 February 2022
Template:TOCnestleft Andy Brooks is General Secretary, New Communist Party of Britain. He was formerly a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and joined the NCP upon its foundation in 1977.
Symposium on founding of CCP
On 22 June 2021, The Chinese Embassy in the UK held a Symposium on the Centenary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China. H.E. Ambassador Zheng Zeguang delivered a keynote speech entitled Celebrate A Glorious Century and Create A More Splendid Future. General Secretary Robert Griffiths of the Communist Party of Britain, General Secretary Andy Brooks of the New Communist Party of Britain, Vice Chair Joti Brar of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), Senior Fellow John Ross at Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China, Professor Kerry Brown, Director of the Lau China Institute of King's College London, spoke on the occasion. Over 30 participants, including Lord Sassoon, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP, Liam Byrne MP, Lisa Cameron MP and other political party representatives, experts and scholars, joined the activity.[1]
Farewell to Ann Rogers
New Communist Party of Britain leaders joined other communists, trade unionists and peace activists to pay their last respects to Ann Rogers at her funeral in Ruislip last week. NCP leader Andy Brooks, together with Party Chair Alex Kempshall, and Daphne Liddle, Pat Abrahams and Peter Hendy from the Central Committee, paid tribute to the memory of a leading member of the NCP who was National Organiser and Editor of The New Worker during the turbulent times of the 1980s and 1990s when the very existence of the Party was at stake.
Throughout her life Ann worked tirelessly for peace and socialism in the union movement, CND and the NCP, and this was reflected in the solemn gathering at the Breakspear Crematorium in Middlesex last week. Revolutionary Communist Party of Britain (Marxist–Leninist) comrades Michael Chant and Chris Coleman were there, along with members of the Rogers family and many others who worked alongside Ann in local and national campaigns for peace and socialism.
The ceremony was opened by Kate Hobson from the Humanist Association, who focused on Ann’s life and her contribution to society that spanned the decades. Kate introduced Pat Abrahams and Daphne Liddle, who both spoke about Ann’s life as a communist and her ground-breaking work as Editor of The New Worker. Beryl Pankhurst, a personal friend and fellow Woodcraft Folk member followed on with memories of Ann’s life.[2]
2019 delegation to China
New Communist Party of Britain leader Andy Brooks and Peter Hendy from the Central Committee were part of the British communist contingent that included Robert Griffiths, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Britain, and a number of his comrades as well as some members of the CPGB (ML).[3]
North Korea London reception
September 2013 Communists and Korean solidarity activists joined diplomats, journalists and business-people at a lunch-time reception at the DPRK embassy that was opened by DPRK ambassador Hyong Hak Bong last week.
The leaders of the New Communist Party of Britain and the Revolutionary Communist Party of Britain (Marxist–Leninist), Andy Brooks and Michael Chant, were there along with veteran London communist Monty Goldman from the Communist Party of Britain , who was jailed for two months for protesting against the Korean War, as well as Daphne Liddle, the joint editor of The New Worker, and Dermot Hudson from the UK Korean Friendship Association.
The event, at the south London headquarters of the RCPB (ML) kicked off with a spirited rendition of the DPRK national anthem and the Song of Kim Il Sung by the violinist Leslie Larkum, who has recently visited Democratic Korea. This was followed by the screening of a documentary covering the recent visit of a RCPB (ML) delegation to Democratic Korea produced by one of their own comrades.
Comrades heard lively eye-witness reports from comrades who took part in the recent 60th anniversary celebration in the DPRK of the Korean people’s victory in the Fatherland Liberation War in July. Michael Chant, Leslie Larkum and Dermot Hudson painted a vivid picture of Democratic Korea which is led by Kim Jong Un and guided by Marxism-Leninism and the Juché Idea and also determined to struggle for reunification and defend its socialist path.
Other friends of Korea, like John McLeod of the Socialist Labour Party and Theo Russell of the New Communist Party of Britain, who have also been to north Korea, joined in a general discussion that ended with an appeal from Hyong Hak Bong for everyone to go to the DPRK, if they can, and see for the new life for the Korean people with their own eyes.[4]
Marx Memorial
March 2010, a New Communist Party of Britain delegation joined other communists and progressives in saluting the memory of Karl Marx at the annual ceremony in Highgate Cemetery in north London. Marx died in his study at half-past two on the afternoon of Wednesday 14th March 1883. To commemorate his passing the Marx Memorial Library has for many decades held an annual graveside oration at his burial place in Highgate Cemetery at the exact moment of his death.
NCP leaders Andy Brooks and Alex Kempshall, along with Robert Laurie, Daphne Liddle and Theo Russell from the Central Committee and New Worker supporter Owen Liddle, represented the New Communist Party of Britain and the turnout included Library committee members and delegations from the London embassies of socialist countries, including Cuba, People’s China, Vietnam and the DPR Korea, many of whom laid flowers at the grave.
This year the address was given by Alex Gordon, President of the National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers (RMT) who said: “We are meeting today as monopoly capital and the forces of so-called ‘globalisation’ face yet another deep crisis. Conversely, this has awakened new interest in the ideas of Karl Marx, which have proved much more resilient than the forces of imperialist globalisation have claimed hitherto”.[5]
2004 delegation to China
A delegation from the New Communist Party of Britain returned to Britain 2004 after spending two weeks in People’s China. General Secretary Andy Brooks, National Chair Alex Kempshall and National Treasurer Dolly Shaer held talks with the Communist Party of China, Chinese trade union leaders, academics and officials from local and municipal governments during a visit that included Beijing, Nanjing, Guizhou province in western China and the southern city of Shenzhen.[6]