at the seventh congress, and progress made in defeating ideas that run counter to revolutionary Marxism.

In the course of the debate, our party strengthened itself, uniting closer around its developing programme, reaffirming its faith in the leadership and promoting into the ranks of the leadership comrades who have proven themselves over the course of the last four years. Our new rulebook is testament to a party that is conscious of its strengths and weaknesses, the former we shall consolidate whilst the latter we will overcome.

On the second and third days, young trade unionists spoke of work they were involved in to reach out to workers in the ‘gig economy’ whilst others spoke about the plight of unemployed workers, the struggle to get affordable housing, the pernicious influences ofidentity politics and the right to education. Members who had been won to Marxism Leninism from the extreme right wing of British politics gave a poignant account of their salvation from the rot of racist and fascist influence.

Our red youth acquitted themselves ably in the discussions and demonstrated a high degree of willingness to master the science of Marxism Leninism during debates on proletarian culture, identity politics, philosophy and economics.

The congress listened to the closing remarks of outgoing chair Harpal Brar on the third day. Comrade Harpal, having served as the chair of our party since its foundation stepped down after 14 years at the helm.

New elections promoted Ella Rule to the position of chair, and saw Zane Carpenter and Joti Brar elected as vice-chairs. In addition to