SocialistAction 1983–88

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

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Socialist Action No. 166, 29 May 1987 · p. 2 of the scan · 215 words

The scan: 166-may-29-1987-SA-UK.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 2 of the scan

branding Labour councils as "oonie ett'. thev have attacked our policies which TIOA AN GIA OTeNAe mon prejudice against. Now they are using that to attack the foundations of local government: housing, education, social services. The lot.

Or take social services. The Tories have about privatising council people's HOncs Westminster City council Lnco can wel scc Coll panies coming into existence to milk the market, to exploit old people for profit A over the CounL v SO unpopular with working class people because they know that with all the faults in social services, we have stati who do their job with commitment. staff weTe working for a private company that degree of care would not be forthcoming.

The caring services, particularly where there large numbers of women and/or black people, low-paid low-status jobs Private companies would make a profit by reducing oav ane cauc le cuc cae available for each person being cared for.

In January this year, in the cold weather, caretakers in Lambeth were knocking on the doors of people they knew • DE vulnerable, doing shopping, Gues lave "loony left' in Lambeth.

We Dulsuc within LULI society, in Lambeth.

imbalances.

rabidly racist.

have pursued policies. Initiatives gav zals ty oi lt for been supported.

learned ITCTH something I TOCaI goverlllel

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