"Whilst the people of every country, including the progressive and democratic forces in the axis powers themselves, played their part, above all, this victory was inseparable from the heroic exploits, struggle and sacrifice of the great Soviet people of all nationalities and the great Chinese people." Keith Bennett in his speech to the Workers Party of Britain 80th anniversary meeting.

Keith Bennett, speaking on behalf of the Friends of Socialist China, delivered this speech to a meeting called by the Workers Party of Britain (WPB) in London’s Bolivar Hall to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism in the European theatre of World War II. The meeting also received a message of greetings from Workers Party leader George Galloway.

Text of the speech

Account of the meeting from the Friends of Socialist China website.