SocialistAction 1983–88

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

The left and Adams' visit

Socialist Action No. 21, 18 August 1983 · pp. 4-5 of the scan · 253 words

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THE LEFT was not unanimous in extending the enthusiastic that this paper has done.

The Militant have already said that they prefer Rees, Mason and Concannon organising in Belfast to Sinn Fein, and did everything they could to block the Adams visit.

Certainly their two 'Marxist' MPs did not think it worth turning up to the meeting in the 'onse of Commons to hear say. But the reaction of Socialist Worker was more Pat Stack told Adams at the London rally that he was wasting his time with the Labour Party because they would never do anything and sug gested Sinn Fein waited until the SWP had rebuilt the shop stewards movement.

following week, nounced that there was really no difference between Sinn Fein and the Labour Party.

The only reason Sinn fein had votes, they provide revolutionary in Belfast than it is in Bermondsey'. 'better LOUSE This will come as a revelation to Militant candidate Muriel Tang in East Belfast who did think •better housing' was the key to winning votes and scored less than 600.

welcome to Gerry Adams what Adams had to Socialist Worker angot 102,000 said, was because they had offered to 'this Is no more resolutions call for member one vote in electing the party leader. Two of these call for 'one man one vote' so much for giving greater say! Disappointingly there Is only one resolanoi lo you know, I have. always considered it important to be well-dressed

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Socialist Action 18 August 1983

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