SocialistAction 1983–88

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

FIGHTING

Socialist Action No. 115, 27 September 1985 · pp. 3-4 of the scan · 196 words

The scan: 115-sep-27-1985-SA-UK.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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...but not for black people. All-white platform at the 1980 TUC conference real content of such proThe biggest test of our 'anti-racist' leadership was its attitude to black Handsworth, who justly revolted against a rapie Intensincanon oi police operations in the aled Hattersley and Kinnockite Jeff Rooker led the pack in calling for heavy policing denouncing 'criminals hogligans'.

Is not enough lo make general proracism. The Labour Party must recognise the true condition of black people and support them when they struggle against it. A Southall. And if they can't stand up to the 'law and order' lobby what use are they in the battle against racism? Only black people themselves can advance needed for measure their own defence.

Despite the Jhanockr vres we confidence our momentum will conNUPE is the third largest union in the coun try. int next generai elec black Mis who back black tion probably sections. The weight of the NUM vote in the labour movement far exceeds its membership We ask all members the TGWU: does Bill Morris black sections. If not, ther join the struggle for the TGWU black caucus now!

page 4 of the scan

Socialist Action 27 September 1985

← LABER PARTY BLACK SECTIONSHattersley faces black section →

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