SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Liverpool stays in the fight 3 July?

Socialist Action No. 107, 3 July 1985 · p. 10 of the scan · 445 words

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dividual councillors could surcharge disqualification from holding office for five years for setting a rate too low to cover said on councills deputy leader. said fully understood the danger of bankruptcy disqualification after last Fri{VICTORY TO THE MINERS on them, a £200 fine for Future plans by Liverpool's council workers inLIVERPOOL the town hall in support of the council and against any cals in Jods and serVices that being MINER go on strike in defence of the council over the next two weeks. The money runs out shortly and that Harassment and arrest of Asian youth continues outside the Old Bailey charged with wasting police time.

As the trial continues it will become obvious that no line can be drawn between Asian 'victims' and 'attackers'. Victims 'no-rate' position.

On 3 July we will be mobilising our forces outside the council chamber. Inside our councilors wal By G Tucker, Chair Lambeth Labour Local Government CHee fight it out to the finish.

meeting two Tories could not be bothered to turn un so we do not rule out the possIbilty of success. Bul even if a rate is set we will still carry on fighting Firstly, our councillors still face surcharge. Our campaign for their defence has already begun to attract support from across the country.

elected Labour council carrying official Labour porey can b forcibly removed from office that has widespread implications for the whole subject to police abuse as though they were responsible for the attacks that threaten their lives. They look for protection to their own community when necessary. LAMBETH COUNCIL — the only authority yet to set a rate — looks likely to end that stand at its next meeting on 3 July. With the resignation this week of one Labour councillor and the continued 'rebellion' of two others there is no longer a majority for the But the fight is far from over! labour movement. Labour Party and trade union activists should be raising the cause of Lambeth, with Liverpool and Edinburgh, as a major priority.

Secondly we still have a people Lambeth. We stand by our oledge that no cuts will be made. Our conference and rally on 22 June showed clearly that the support exists for a continued stand.

CHILL emphasis will have to shift towards the BIONS. CUUcillors are removed from office thi effective answer will be an all out strike to bring Lambeth to a halt. • Lobby of. the next CURTLE meeting July брт outside town hall. Speakers meetings 01-582 2955. one conclusion the police cannot escape after the Duke of Edir burgh was confronted in this way, the silver Granada was never seen again.

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