SocialistAction 1983–88

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

CND launches 'U.S. bases out' campaign

· Socialist Action No. 138, 25 April 1986 · p. 4 of the scan · 228 words

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THE CAMPAIGN for Nuclear Disarmament is to launch a petition calling for the removal of all US bases from Britain. day's reconvened CND national council meeting, in the light of the 10,000-strong protest outside the American embassy in London the previous day. Simultaneously, dozens of local protests were taking place up and down the country.

The petition will make three demands: US bases out, the publication of all secret treaties, and opposi non to me Keasan sola Wars programme. Local groups will be asked ti organise activity around Saturday 5 July. These will davs Disarmament for Tuesday That was the decision of Sunwe portamly l present the CND petition to MPs. Meanwhile, CND has been organising support within the Labour Salie COCT all Labour Party organisations and campaigns conference in October this year calling for a commitment by the party that all US bases will be closed under a Labour govern ment. At present the par disarmament policy unilateral nuclear com BOULS nuclear bases, but leaves such as the com munications bases those where Us troops are stationed, in tact. • For more information on CND's netition ano other activities contact:

CND, 22-24 Underwoo activities of Labour CND, Comes Estale LOndOn SW9 6HH (phone: 01-254 the black sections national national actions organised Lour movemen support for the black armLa calla Sanctions alone will not bring freedom.

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