SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Black Section calls for inquiry into Sparkbrook

· Socialist Action No. 139, 2 May 1986 · pp. 4-5 of the scan · 295 words

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mediate inquiry into the allegations of corrupt practices of Mr Sparkbrook The hard right in the constituency has been accused of delivering the parliamentary candidature for Mr Amir Khan formed a constituency black section. The social democrats in the constituency acted fast - Amir Khan was expelled. Kevin Scally, eading member of the Committee on Ireland, spoke out. Kevin Scally was expelled for his honesty.

The black community is the most disadvantaged interests can perhaps only TUSL be served by radical proposals emanating from the genuine left of the party. Yet Sparkbrook constituency where the black popula of the residents, returns Mr Hattersiev.

Mr Hattersley's positon has been segated secured through godfather'. Handpicked collilufully leaders, who arsinessmen, deliver votes usually wealthy their right-wing masters. Sometimes votes represent real members these real members' in many cases are alleged to have been Roy Hattersley's supporters in BirmConstituency recruited en Illasse allegedly often having their membership fee paid for them by their 'godfather' . At other times it is alleged membership forms are completed on behalf of people ao not exist but nevertheless accounted for when their delegates vote. It was this that Khan exposed.

The Black Section has always opposed expulsions from the party. believe the purge against Militant in Liverpool is motivated bi hostility to the politics of Militant. The National Executive Committee inquiry Liverpool has concocted a half-baked case against Militant based on rumours and imagination.

The Black Section states it can provide hard evidence corruption, malpractice and manipulation by the supporter: of Mr Hatersle! in Sparkbrook Constituency Labour Party. We would welcome an NEC membership inquiry into Sparkbrook.

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Socialist Action 2 May 1986

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Hattersley by massaging party membership figures and by the recruitment of non-existent members.

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