SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Happy Birthday NAC!

Socialist Action No. 84, 11 January 1985 · pp. 9-10 of the scan · 222 words

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page 9 of the scan

FEBRUARY 1985 will see the tenth versary of the founding of the 'National Abortion Campaign. NAC wants to celebrate with all its friends!

NAC came into being in response to the White anti-abortion bill stayed around to fight the Benyon Corrie bills which followed. They were all defeated by the combined strength of the movement and the labour movement.

The campaign's aim is not just to change the law, but to change society's attitudes.

At present the most disadvantaged - working class and black - women law, bust also because be Not because of the economic circumstances and racist attitudes.

The highlight of NAC's tenth birthday celebrations will be demonstration and rally in Glasgow on Saturday February. Glasgow was chosen because that's where James White MP came from celebrations will close in London Monday 4 March, with an anniversary meeting in the House or commons witt Jo Richardson MP.

Up alic the country members supporters are encouraged organise events NAC organising exhibition highlighting the last 10 years of struggle Search your memories and attics to help build the exhibition! Anything loan.

will be returned required.

• Donations and offers of help are welcome. For more details contact NAC at Wesley House, 70 Great WE 34% Stre Telephone London 01-405 4801 or 01-993 2071.

page 10 of the scan

Socialist Action 11 January 1985

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