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Self-Determination for Cyprus at the Labour Party Conference

October 6, 2025

The 1957 Labour Party Conference in Brighton committed to self-determination for Cyprus and ruled out partition as a solution. Representatives from Cyprus actively participated in the conference proceedings. This decision sparked enthusiasm and optimism among Greek Cypriots. Barbara Castle presented a paper on Labour's policy regarding the colonies. Archbishop Makarios and the Greek Prime Minister expressed their satisfaction with this decision.