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A letter by Keith Bennett published in New Worker on November 23, 1996, discussing Steve Lawton's review of Jennifer S Palmer's book on Cedric Belfrage, addressing issues in US communist and progressive movements, critiques of New Left revisionism versus CPUSA revisionism, and the history and political stance of The Guardian newspaper in the US left-wing milieu.

A manuscript transcript fo the recording. I suppose it was delivered by Matt Lygate, but check the recording. A speech presenting the greetings from the Scottish Republican Socialist Party to the Korean people, discussing the concept of Juche in the context of independence, self-reliance, and socialism. Covers comparisons with Maoism and the revolutionary role of figures like Kim Il Sung, Mao Tsetung, and Ho Chi Minh. Explores the nature of the state, class struggle, nationalism, socialism, and armed resistance as means of liberation, with references to struggles in Britain, Ireland, and Scotland, and the need to develop indigenous Marxist-Leninist theory adapted to local conditions.

Another transcription by Peter Hogg from a recording. Not clear what the relation is to the other version. Seminar discussing the Juche idea and its application, with references to Marxism, Mao Tse-tung, Asian revolutionary leaders, and political struggles in Britain, Scotland, and Ireland. The seminar covers ideological perspectives, state power, national and international struggles, and the importance of self-reliance and indigenous leadership.

The date must be Jan-Feb 1993, but the item does not state where the speech was made; perhaps a meeting of the New Communist Party. AI: The document critiques the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, highlighting the double standards of the United States, Britain, and allies regarding international law and UN resolutions. It discusses US and Israeli actions, UN Security Council vetoes, and contrasts military interventions globally, referencing opinions from political figures and activists on imperialism, UN bias, and geopolitical conflicts involving Iraq, Palestine, Cuba, Korea, and others.

Speech delivered on 10 January 1994 by K.B. at a New Communist Party meeting celebrating the 77th anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution. The speech reflects on the global significance and legacy of the October Revolution, its impact on Asia and national liberation movements, the challenges faced after the dissolution of the USSR, and the ongoing struggles of socialist countries such as China, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, and Cuba. It emphasizes solidarity with contemporary socialist struggles and critiques revisionism and imperialism.