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Communists fear foul play is behind billboard blanks

THE Communist Party complained to the Electoral Commission yesterday after advertising giant JC Decaux failed to erect its billboards — despite taking “comrades’ hard-earned cash.”

A Communist billboard went on display on the streets of Britain for what is thought to be the first time since the 1964 general election last week.

Huge hoardings proclaiming “Tax the rich, vote Communist” were put up in Newcastle East, where Mollie Stevenson is standing for the party.

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