Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist

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Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist

Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989. When the CPGB was dissolved in 1991 he joined the Communist Party of Scotland. Seen here (standing, centre) giving a speech on behalf of the miners during the Miners Strike, with Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, NUM trade unionist and lifelong communist, seated on his right. On the wall behind them is a display entitled Victory to the Miners. Date: circa 1980s

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1966 1975 1976 1989 1991 1999 Activist Communism Communist Cpgb Eighties Gordon Lectern Mcgahey Mclennan Mick Microphone Miners Organiser Secretary Solidarity Speech Strike Striking Support Supporting Trades Unionist Wing

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