Harry Pollitt

Politician

Harry Pollitt was a prominent British communist and trade unionist who served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) from 1929 to 1956. Born in Lancashire, he began his career as a boilermaker and became a leading figure in the British labour movement. Pollitt was a powerful orator and a staunch supporter of the Soviet Union, shaping the CPGB's policies through major historical events like the Great Depression and World War II. His leadership defined an era of British communism, making him one of the most significant figures on the far-left of British politics in the 20th century.

Nov 22, 1890 - Jun 27, 1960 British 12 Quotes

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