SO much for the idea that the middle classes are more "enlightened' on the question of minority rights and sexual freedom.
new slatesmar editor John Lloyd has recentlv sacked two journalists, Jane Dibblin and Andrew Lumsden. measures' 'was the reason given. But it just so happens that Dibblin and Lumsden were the only two out lesbian and gay lournalsis on the New Statesman's staff Writing in the IN A clear snub to the role of deputy general secretary Tom Sawyer, delegates to NUPE conference rejected any moves away from the automatic reselection of MPs.
Sawyer, a member of the Labour NEC, has supported the attempts of the right wing to overturn 1986 conference decisions anu to change tie present selection Composite resolution 10, passed by NUPE conference on Monday 18 May, still bes te made tos are being made to reduce the Guardian on Monday 18 May, Andrew Lumsden said: *John Lloyd tells me that an overtly gay journalist cannot be regarded as sufficiently outside the subject to be homosexuality-related We look forward to the departure of women and black lournalists from the pages of the New Statesman! After all, if the oppressed are allowed to speak for themselves, white middle class men may cease to be regarded as 'experts' and 'champions' of such causes!
accountability of Labour MPs'. The composite 'strongly supports calls that the controversy not be reopened' It also urged all NUPE representatives to 'campaign vigorously for the party's selection NUPE conference remitted to the incoming executive composite resolution 1l This noted the need for selecting more Labour candidates from working class backgrounds. It welcomed the consultation initiated by the Labour NEC and called on NUPE to fully participate.
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NUPE stands firm on reselection