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Britain is the fifth richest country in the world. But that means little when many people don’t share in that wealth. Many feel the system is rigged against them. And this manifesto sets out exactly what can be done about it.

Let’s do it differently: where we work from the principle that the role of government is to give everybody a decent chance.

Here's our latest TV broadcast, made by Director Ken Loach.

Chinese for Labour is pleased to have two candidates standing for election at the General Election on June, 8th. 

Chinese for Labour Welsh Officer and Executive Committee Member, Peter Wong was elected to Cardiff Council on 4 May 2017, representing Plasnewydd ward.

Peter has been a member of the Labour Party for over twenty eight years, and is currently Chair of Cardiff Central CLP.

The British Chinese community have a choice on June 8th to elect a Labour Government. Labour has been taking its message to the public across the nation, fighting for every vote. Theresa May has repeatedly hidden from the public in stage managed events, running from her Conservative Government's record. 

The date of the General Election is on 8 June 2017.

Come and join us to get the Chinese votes out and expose this morally corrupt Conservative government.

Sonny Leong CBE, Chair of Chinese for Labour, “This snap election is totally unnecessary. It has nothing to do with Brexit but all to do with Tory Party management. Theresa May is not governing in the national interest but for her own political survival within her Party.

Now that it has been called, it gives us the opportunity to campaign for an alternative vision for Britain – one that is welcoming to the world; one that cares for the weak, unfortunate and poor; one that will challenge the establishment in cosying up to tax dodgers, right wing media and broadcasters. We will expose seven years of broken promises by this wicked and cruel Tory government within these seven weeks.

 The country has been sold a big fat lie in 2015 by the Conservatives that it needed strong and stable leadership - the result is there for all to see – the country totally divided, isolated and an ever increasing rise of racist and hate crimes targeted against the Chinese community.

Our country needs a fairer, caring and compassionate government and we all know, only a Labour Government can deliver that.”

On Wednesday 8th February 2017, Chinese for Labour celebrated Chinese New Year with their annual banquet at the Phoenix Palace. Over 200 people attended the event including British Chinese guests from business, the arts, students, public services and charities. Many members of Labour's Shadow Cabinet and fellow MPs and Peers were also represented.

Sonny Leong, Chairman of Chinese for Labour, said the return of a xenophobic, sometimes racist rhetoric and behaviour is impacting on the community. We must pursue a politics of hope strong enough to counter the growing force of a politics of fear. Sonny also gave special thanks to Raymond Siu, owner of the Phoenix Palace for hosting the event. Click HERE for the full speech

Other speakers at the event include Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP and Dawn Butler MP

Highlights of the event include a Lion dance and auction, the proceeds of which will help support British Chinese people into politics.

Chinese for Labour wish everyone who attended the event a prosperous Year of the Rooster and best wishes for the future.

Mr. Jeremy Corbyn, Mr. Sonny Leong, Ladies and Gentlemen

It is a great pleasure to be back for this year's Chinese New Year Reception co-hosted by Labour Party and Chinese For Labour. Today is the 5th day of the Chinese New Year of the Rooster. Let me first of all extend to everyone my best wishes for the Year of the Rooster.

Happy Chinese New Year to everyone celebrating here in London, in China and around the world! As we mark the start of the Year of the Rooster, let us also celebrate the many contributions of London’s Chinese community which enrich our lives in this city.

I am delighted to send this message to the British Chinese Community on Chinese New Year to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. This is a time to celebrate with friends and family, to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next year.