CUTS | Socialist Action 1983

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ATURDAY 14th.

March as ther expelling those on one side of it Kevin Scally is a leading activist in the Labour Committee on Ireland. His expulsion would also leave the Labour Party wide open to the charge that it settles debate by expulsion.

The move is not only undemocratic but will harm Labour's election prospects. The majority of Sparkbrook votgers are of Asian or Irish descent. How can Labour endorse such then stand before them as a champion of democracy or of the oppressed?

The attempt to discipline individuals on the grounds disagreement proved disastrous obstacle to victory in the run up to the last new and ex. tremely dangerous precedent for disunity would be set by the expulsion of two leading individuals who are not with any hold views unpopular with their local party leader. ship. We appeal to those concerned that the expulsion proceedings are ended.

• Copies of any motions passed should be sent to th the Black Section National Committee to the Campaign for Labour Party 10 Park Drive, London NWI.

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