Delegates protest against"rigging" | Socialist Action 1983

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THE WAY in which has been organised has appalltwo of the few black delegates present at the conference. MONICA JOHNSON, a Dulwich delegate, com'The chairperson Sam McCluskey has pushed through what the right wing of the NEC wanted.

"The calling of Photo: John Harris peakers is rigged. Mc Cluskey has deliberately offended he refers to despite protests women delegates.

'As the only black woman delegate at this predominantly white male fiasco I protest the fact that the only resolution calling discrimination for black people does not appear on the conference agenda.

Tony Benn addresses last Sunday's CND demonstration For me this is proof that the Party continues both outside the party, except at election times.

Michael Idun, also from Dulwich, agrees.

"The chairperson has rushed through the business particularly on the witch hunt debate Delegates ting. to organise to pro-