The Communist Party of Britain (CPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Comrade Alex Gordon as our new General Secretary, following a decision of the Party's Executive Committee on 17 January 2026.

Alex Gordon brings decades of experience in the trade union, peace and international solidarity movements. He is a long-standing member of the Communist Party's Executive and Political Committees and has played a prominent role in trade union, anti-fascist, anti-racist, international solidarity and peace campaigning work across Britain. 

Alex Gordon takes over from Comrade Robert Griffiths, who has retired as General Secretary after 27 years of service to our Party and remains a member of the CPB's Executive Committee. Comrade Gordon's election as part of a new collective leadership marks an exciting new chapter for Britain's growing Communist Party.

Speaking on his appointment, Alex Gordon 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's 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 in order 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!"

The Communist Party of Britain fights for public ownership of key industries, workers' rights, democratic freedoms and civil liberties, for peace and against imperialism and war. In the months and years ahead, the Party will intensify our work in communities, workplaces, and campuses and step up the fight for peace, democracy and socialism in our lifetimes.

Media Interviews and Enquiries

The Communist Party of Britain is making Alex Gordon available for interviews in the coming period.

Journalists and editors wishing to arrange an interview or request further information are invited to contact:
Victoria Holmes
Director of Communications, Communist Party of Britain
Email: comms@communistparty.org.uk
Phone: 07414509435
Website: www.communistparty.org.uk

High-resolution photographs and background briefing materials are available on request.