SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Repression

Socialist Action No. 98, 19 April 1985 · pp. 2-3 of the scan · 292 words

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page 2 of the scan

sistenly on lue light. He played major role derailing moves towards a Wales general strike durIng the sieel surike. Tie Is a Arteur Seargipponent determined of His readiness to ally with such figures as Lord Chapple is therefore not His calls for a nev ballot backed up with the threat of the courts, has left the executive with little choice Even if the biennial delegate in June rejected Wright, a protracted campaign with the courts involved would only damage the union.

There is no doubt that But as long to the joys of the What more do they want?

Ron Todd's declaration that he would favour a re-run if the executive so decides is a correct step. It is vital that the union sorts the matter out, not the courts.

The union's internal inquiry SHould proceed.

This is not the time to be stampeded by media pressure. Wright's claims Exposesloyalty should be exposed. re-run becomes necessary the left must sieze the initiative.

The challenge now is to ago as the Boer wars the British devised and introduced these people concentration camp!

phasis must be on winning TAer vote, not merely delivering it.

The trade sections, and the shop steward Or usalu still laVe plenty of weight. The weak stand taken by the TGWU over the £250,000 fine in the Austin-Rover and the failure to campaign effectively for support for the miners will not win mass votes.

Issues must be squarely posed: for leadership that will stand and fight, or for a retreat Tories with Kinnock and the right wing?

•SORMAC Let's face it... the South Africans have already learnt all they need to know from the Brits....

Brits have nothing to learn from the South Africans!

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Socialist Action

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