Young Communist League

The YCL is a revolutionary youth organisation committed to achieving a socialist society based on public ownership and democratic control. Following the wisdom of Marxism-Leninism, the YCL aims to develop and encourage the political consciousness of young people and to increase their involvement in the class struggle at a local, national and international level.

The Young Communist League (or "YCL" for short) is the youth wing of the Communist Party of Britain (CPB). It is organisationally independent - deciding its own activities and priorities, but it follows the CPB's programme, Britain's Road to Socialism.

Give Youth a Chance!

It's not easy being young today ....

At every level today's society is letting our young people down. It SO doesn't need to be like this. The YCL believes in a better future, and that we need to join in the struggle to change things for the better. Give Youth a Chance!

The future belongs to the young. You can build a better future!

Marxism for Beginners

Short Cartoon from the 70's

Check out Marxism for Beginners in our Audio and Video resources section.

Young Communists in Scotland - build a better future!

We have a number of young members and interested people in branches across Scotland. You can meet some of our members as we hold a stall from around 12-3:30pm EVERY SATURDAY outside Border's Book Shop on Buchanan Street, Glasgow.

If you would like to know more, get in touch with us or if you see our stall then introduce yourself! Our members are often at political events and demos with Communist Party flags.

International Young Communists

Across the world - youth unite - forward for lasting peace!

Youth across the world are uniting together to make a better world a reality. The international grip of corporations and big business is a barrier to real progress across the world. Whole nations are being exploited by powerful Capitalists, whose only concern is for increased profit for the few.

Even as Capitalism tries hard to target a youth market, Young Communists around the world are exposing the exploitation and inhumanity of Capitalism.

Check out our international Young Communists.

Communists are for Peace!

The whole world is crying out for peace - but powerful voices drown out this demand! Young Communists have a unique role to play in shaping and demanding a better future. Our recent peace meeting explored how Communist analysis can cut through the big business owned media spin, and get to the root of the matter.

Visit The Struggle for Peace - you can make a difference!

Socking it to today's Fascists

Who are they covering up for?

Hilter, Mussolini, Mosley and Franco - are their's just bad ideas from long ago?

No way - these poisonous beliefs are still finding disciples - mainly from the likes of the so called "British National Party".

Who are they covering up for?

Communist Manifesto - cartoon style

Marx's Communist Manifesto is one of the most influential socialist documents of all time. This video uses a great variety of cartoon clips to creatively illustrate some key ideas in the Manifesto, ideas which are as relevant today as ever.

Getting Revolutionary

Inspiration from earlier YCL days

Young Communists have led the progressive agenda amongst their generations, challenging those who want to exploit workers and keep the riches for themselves.

Here's a few ideas from earlier struggles!