SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Manchester mass assembly

Socialist Action No. 11, 27 May 1983 · p. 16 of the scan · 318 words

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page 16 of the scan

we are offering a free copy of Hard Times, a new book in the 'Arguments for Socialism' series by Bob Sutcliffe. The book normally costs $2.50.

Alternatively we are offering Alan Freeman's book, The Benn Heresy. For new readers there is our special introductory offer of 8 issues for $2. • All subscriptions are posted first class on day of publication. Stop Cruise in '83!' FRED BARKER, Greater Manchester and rally organiser, plains.

To its credit the Labour-controlled Manchester City council has played a leading role ir nuclear-free movement and the fight againsi the government's controversial new civil defence regulations among Britain's local authorities.

The formation _ot a joint CND/council comdays before the general election. Jointly organised by the City council and Greater Manchester CND and calling for 'Keep Manchester Nuclear Free -inittee has now started perfectly chined rally on 4 The event has an unusual format. 'Peace. in-the-streets between 10.00-11.45am wil see ex hibitions, stalls, theatre and music at up to 24 sites around the city centre.

Linking the sites will be leafleters, mobile theatre gangs of sandwich board carriers.

The aim is to flood the centre with CND activities bring thousands Mancunians the issue of nuclear weapons them to attend the rally The main rally will be in Albert Square noon to 2pm and will consist of a mixture of speeches entertainment including Thompson, Pat Arrowsmith, women Greenham Common author Alan Bleasdale and entertainer Mike Harding.

In the run up to the general election it is crucial that CND nationalv sten! up. its traditional campaigning tions, rallies, public meetings. Albert Square Manchester Satunday June 4 196 Sant theat RALLY IN ALBERT SQUARE NOON - 2 PN Speakers wilin rote carps author Alan Bre r Mike Hardit

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