The Communist Party’s new Executive Committee has elected Comrade Alex Gordon to serve as General Secretary, replacing Comrade Robert Griffiths who has served in the post since 1998.
In his first words four new General Secretary said:
“The Communist Party Executive Committee has done me a great honour by electing me to the role of General Secretary.”
“I am conscious of the enormous political responsibility and trust placed in me personally and the duty of every Party member to work for a united front against austerity, imperialism and war in a period when capitalism general crisis is intensifying.”
“Our Party’s focus is on building unity between trade unionists, campaigners for housing, health and essential public services and against the poverty, racism and war fever that reactionary media and political forces promote to divide working class people.”
“2026 marks the centenary of the British general strike and the 90th anniversary of the formation of the International Brigades in both of which our Party played a leading role. We are conscious of the legacy we inherit.”
“We will build the Marxist party of the Labour movement in Britain. Our Flag Stays Red!”
More news to follow.
17 January 2026
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You can find out more about the Party’s General Secretary here.