John Buckle
General Secretary of RCPB(ML) 1979-1983

Progressive Books and Periodicals was renamed in the memory of John Buckle after his tragic and untimely death in an aircrash on November 27, 1983. The premises are now the John Buckle centre.

John Buckle came to prominence as a communist and ant-fascist leader in the 1970s when the forerunner organisations of RCPB(ML) had played a prominent role in the defeat by mass action of the bourgeosie's attempt to develop a mainstream fascist party to attack the workers' and progressive movement. He came forward to lead the reorganisation of these forerunner organisations with the founding of RCPB(ML) on March 19, 1979. As RCPB(ML)'s General Secretary he led the work of the Party in this crucial period until his death in 1983.

Long Live the Memory of Our Comrade John Buckle
Tribute written by the Party on the 40th anniversary of his death. May the life and work of John Buckle serve as an inspiration to the youth of today! Long live his memory! Long live his example!

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