ton. They were there according to Militant council councils race relations committees black caucus.
Tras was provided by cameras was provided the explosion of anger that erupted in the local labour movement over Militant's refusal to re-advertise the job of head of the race relations unit - as Derek Hatton had previously promised.
Despite the fact that there were several experienced workers in the Liverpool black communiwho were better qualified for the post, a 26 yoal old Militant SuDporter from West London, Sampson Bond, was given the job. The dominated liverpool district Labour Party and Liverpool City Council endorsed Hatton's going back on his original promise to re-advertise the position.
Before the City Council meeting over three hunmembers gathered outside WAS reported last week that "security spy cameras were to be set up outside Liverpool council offices including that of deputy leader Derek Hatleaders to protect then against the 'thugs' of the the Toxteth Caribbean They heard CCllC • Merseyside County Counpolntment chosen cil leader Keva Coombes describe Bond's appointment as wrong. 'There are racists embedded in the Labour movement as there outside,' said Keva.
After the meeting many people marched to the town hall and black caucus members crowded Into une coune chamoc. ii context, rather that in n kav priorit to demand that Militant leaders Te-avcIusc the post. As the obedient hands went up in defiance of the black communities black's acnlanus. rounded Hatton chanting 'Racist, racist. as scuffles broke council meting was abandoned.
lo reciity with its policies of ne Photo: Militant Trevor Sonesigh, was the
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6 MILITANT 23 November 1984 THE TORY press gleeful. ly reported the disruptior Council meting last week which confirmed the ap.
Bond as head of the city's Race Relations Unit.
Liverpool stands firm on race unit Liverpool of Sampson