SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Black Sections and Labour Party

· Socialist Action No. 171, 25 September 1987 · p. 5 of the scan · 287 words

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page 5 of the scan

Station. Since our campaign number of historic election of four black Labour MPs.

Our successful antingham antipolicies the of black must Ical the against racism. by movement leaders give in Azania not comes to The camcommittee.

The year after 14-month battle he This four Birmingham MPs in the city.

Rally more fighting CLOC internal disputes instead and turt poor ome them leaders fantasising about women — the majority of the population.

This will include discussions on part-time work and low pay, on the TUC department representation in the trade umons, on local govern ment tees, on improving legislation on rape and pornography on the of the Labour women's organisation.

laking up low won from BLACK SECTIONS have won significant gains in our fight for black political represenwas launched there has been a three-fold increase in the black councillors, three black leaders of Labour-controlled councils and the women, and other oppressed groups as 'chasing rainbows' United the working back call put Divided we will continue to be defeated by • the ones. ship's Asian totally failed. played no the general for victory where the old whitehas repeatedly leadership Fleet us, we London, Man 'Winning the majority' The Labour Women's Action Committee is organising a conference in Lambeth Town Hall, South London, on 21 November, to look at some of the key developments of last year and initiate discussion on the policy priorities Labour must have to win the support and involvement of women in the June election and how to build up support, the conference will discuss the link between these policies structural changes within the party.

Registration costs £3 (£1.50). Credentials and background papers available Anne Kane, London Organisel Broadway Hous Jackman Street, London E8.

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