SocialistAction 1983–88

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

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Socialist Action No. 148, 12 September 1986 · pp. 3-4 of the scan · 221 words

The scan: 148-sep-12-1986-SA-UK.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 3 of the scan

These developments however bring critically to the fore questions strategy and tactics for the LaDour Cil. Despite the unity which was achieved on most issues at the TUC to prepare for an election and the unity that will be imposed trauc leadership around Kinnock the conterence the cracks which exist lr the facade of that unity are still evident — as well as the problems which face the movement. Only calm and sober analysis of the situation can show the way lorward tor the lett.

The first point which must be grasped is the full cope of wnal ls lakig place because the currents which exist in the movement today dre dol enemr or Snol term in their nature. W'hat we dre buens lud a a gigantie historica. Needed This must not happen A decision by the national to reinstate Khan and Scally will make clear that the rank and file the prepared to accept a 're — lowe v a c conviction' - of the two Sparkbrook members Carrying resolution which clearly overturns the expulsions aIre Scally is not only the best secure their reinstatement, but also the best way to ensure that a entire witch socialists in the party being pursued Dy the present leadership.

page 4 of the scan

Socialist Action 12 Sep 1986 gave the go-ahead to racist

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