SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Oldham demands

Socialist Action No. 139, 2 May 1986 · pp. 3-4 of the scan · 144 words

The scan: 139-may-02-1986-SA-UK.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 3 of the scan

ON Saturday 26 April over 100 people marched through Oldham to demand 'Hands off Libya'.

The main mobilisation for the came rom we colan conmunity. But was also joined unions and anti-apartheid A rally afterwards was addressed by Glynn Ford MEP for the area who drew out the backing US aggression and Thatcher's involvement in the Star Wars project. . Phil Widdal of the NALGO national executive told the rally of his union's condemnation of the American attac warned people of the need oppose imperialist policy both in the Middle East and Central America.

speaker from the Anti Apartheid Movemen British American support for the apartheid government of These were the real terrorists, the AAM speaker said.

The rally was also ad dressed of the Pakistani in by People's Organisation and the Kashmir Liberation Front.

page 4 of the scan

st Action 2 May 1986

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