SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Labour women's policy gains

Socialist Action No. 142, 30 May 1986 · pp. 5-6 of the scan · 234 words

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registered many policy gains.

An emergency resoluopposing power and calling for the 1clalcillcull shadow environment spokesperson John Cunningham • was overwhelmingly carried. So was another emergency resolution condemning the US attack on Libya and callfor the removal of all from NATO conterence also passed two resolutions condemning witch-hunt supporting the seven naCACCULIYC members who stopped the March NEC meeting planned to carry out the expulsions of Liverpool members. " The composite passed called on the leadership to cease its witch-hunting denver forthwith and concentrate energies musical defeating vicious government'.

also opposed the Anglo-Irish Accords by a substantial majority. By a smaller majority, called for the withdrawal British troops from Ireland.

Policy in support of Labour Party Black Sec tions was confirmed by successful amendment anti-racist resolution supported by The original opposed Black Sections. women must ensure that they work closely with ensure that stronger resolutions are put forward and carried next year.

Two fringe meetings, one organised by SWAPO ana ine orner by Labou CND were especially well attended. Two wullic!

SWAPO Salvador, oth of whon addressed standing Uva tions.

The briefing bulletin circulated by WAC campaigned for the shadow elections and took issues at conference, including opposition to the NUPE resolution. material opposing the Anglo-Irish Accords, calling for British withdrawal Ireland, supporting Black Sections and opposing the witch-hunt. Other Books, W M A W

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Socialist Action 30 May 1986

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