Don’t stop being angry at the greed and waste of capitalism. GET INVOLVED, GET ORGANISED, JOIN THE CP TODAY!

Capitalism is bleeding Britain dry. Our communities face job losses, benefit cuts and the privatisation of the most cherished local and health services.

Never has the need been greater for a strong, vibrant and dynamic Communist Party. Across the political spectrum, Communists in Britain are respected and recognised for the principled and fundamental role we play, but we are only as strong and capable as our members.

We need people like you who have decided to act and in so doing embolden those around you. Joining the Communist Party is a positive and ultimately rewarding step. Communists don’t set themselves apart from

the movement and class of which we’re a part We fight in communities, at work, in the labour and progressive movement in the interest of our class as a whole not our own individual

interests. One thing is sure, things will get worse until people

like you decide to organise and take up the challenge. The more who join us, the more powerful we will be. In the CP your comrades will support you in your efforts, join with you in expanding your

knowledge and understanding of the world we live in and the world we’re fighting for. If you agree with us

then just ask yourself: IF NOT ME, THEN WHO? IF NOT

NOW, THEN WHEN?

WHO JOINS US? GARDENER MOTHER STUDENT DRIVER

A future for my kids!“ I was concerned about the future. I remember Thatcher and simply won’t allow a repeat of that nightmare”

Quality of life!“ I am not prepared to see my community smashed up, with cuts in schools and health and transport.”

A skill and a job!“Uni is costing me a fortune. I need a job to ply my skill and pay off my debts. Something has gone badly wrong in Britain.”

No to EU!“I am a union man. There is so little democracy left in our country. The EU is more interested in protecting bankers than workers.

Join the CP, its one of the most

positive and rewarding decision

you ever make

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE STRUGGLE FOR SOCIALISM

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Women are at the sharp end of Con-Dem austerity policies, facing benefit cuts, a widening pay gap and shrinking public services. The Government's assault on the social gains made

since 1945 has to be stopped. The liberation of women is at the heart of the struggle of our class, the struggle for socialism. The role of gender in the political struggle is often neglected and women are

under-represented in the CP. This is YOUR opportunity to make YOUR voice heard in a progressive party which fully recognises the important role you play in fighting for equality and social justice.

93 YEARS OF STRUGGLE

a HISTORY to LEARN FROM

No other Party can boast such a long and consistent commitment to fighting for ordinary people in Britain and abroad. Unlike others, as well as celebrating our successes we also aim to learn from our mistakes Why not check out our DVDs, books and the Our History pamphlet series

A PARTY FOR WOMEN

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Getting involved in the Communist PartyThe strength of the CP is in its

Britain-wide network of branches. There will be a branch local to you, but if not, you can start one and, if there are three or more who join at a workplace, a branch can be started there.

The CP puts the bulk of its resources into branch building. This is because we believe that the key to socialism is changing the thinking of workers, wherever they may be. The best place to argue for socialism is in local campaigns, unions and community groups.

CP branches meet monthly so that members are not bogged down in lots of business and administration and have time to get involved in the local labour and

community movements. Branches prioritise political discussion and Marxist Education.

It is at the branch where you will meet other communists from a broad range of

backgrounds, ages and communities. The CP is at its best when its members

come together to plan party campaigns and how to further the aims of the CP Programme, Britain’s Road to Socialism. There are some localities

where the CP has been organised for 90 years and others

where it is relatively new. Wherever there is a CP branch there

will be a stronger labour movement and peace movement and there will be a greater force for socialism.

Are you an active member of your local trades union council? TUCs play a crucial role in broadening the political struggle and raising awareness of the case for socialism across the trade union movement. There's a vital need to promote the message that there is an alternative to endless austerity and the Government's use of the economic crisis to destroy the welfare state, based on investment in jobs, housing and public services. Play your part by joining the party now!

WHY DO YOU NEED TO JOIN US? TO LEARN TO DEBATE TO EDUCATE TO FIGHT

Every year!the CP organises multiple schools for activists in different fields and areas of the country

Democratic debate is the cornerstone of our approach. From the 21st Century Marxism Festival to regular branch meetings

We rely on every member to educate each other. We don’t subscribe to diktats, dogmatism or didacticism !

Across the country in every sphere of struggle, Communists unselfishly apply themselves to the task.

Local activity builds the fightback

THE MORNING STAR - OWNED BY ITS READERS

TRADES COUNCILS & THE FIGHTBACK

Isn’t it about time you thought about rejoining? Ideological divisions that plagued the international communist movement towards the end of the last century aren’t relevant anymore! The party has ambitious plans to raises its profile across the labour and trades union movement and take the fight to the Government.  We have reached a crucial point in the political struggle to get rid of this vicious, parasitic ruling class. Now is the time to make your mark and see what you can do to advance the cause of socialism

ARE YOU AN ‘EX’?

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A Future Worth Fighting For! You can join a Party which campaigns day in and day

out wherever and whenever our members are. Our aims are clear - we will never abandon the cause of socialism. Campaign priorities are set out in Britain’s Road to

Socialism. These focus on national issues which can strengthen workers and block the ruling class strategy of cuts, industrial destruction and wholesale attacks on worker’s and their rights.

GET ACTIVE

Volunteer to become a CP campainger at the following events:

National Demos May Day marches Tolpuddle Festival, Dorset Durham Miners’ Gala Burston, East of England National Eistedffod, Wales Chainmakers, Midlands !

CP Aims and Constitution ... !2. The aim of the CP is to achieve a socialist Britain in which the means of production, distribution and exchange will be socially owned and utilised in a planned way for the benefit of all... !This necessitates a revolutionary transformation of society...

PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY - set up by a broad range of unions, campaigning bodies and political organisations (including the CP) the Assembly is critical to mobilising opposition to Con-Dem austerity policies and for an alternative.

AT LOCAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS, HELP BUILD THE CP AND SELL THE MORNING STAR

FOR AN ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL STRATEGY - The CP asserts that every effort has to be made to block cuts to jobs and the dismantling of services. But its necessary to go further with an alternative strategy for an alternative society.

YES TO POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY - NO TO EU! Communists have played a leading role in the struggle against EU austerity and have consistently opposed the loss of sovereignty since the 1960s.

CHARTER FOR WOMEN - bearing the brunt of capitalism’s crisis, the Charter provides campaign points to unite activists in defense of women.

You can help build the case for socialism by reading and selling the Morning Star, the workers’ newspaper, owned by its readers and supported by the unions. Better still, ask your newsagent to stock extra copies.

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