SocialistAction 1983–88

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

LESBIAN AND GAY RIGHTS A LABOUR MOVEMENT ISSUE

Socialist Action No. 142, 30 May 1986 · pp. 4-5 of the scan · 165 words

The scan: 142-may-30-1986-SA-UK.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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repeating, that 'advisory' bodies, with no power, are a technique perfected by the British in periods of colonial rule.

Africa Urban advisory counintroduced in Africa . 50 vears ago. 1his occurred following the strike by black African mineworkers in Zambia at Mufulira, Nkana Roan Antelope in 1935. They were the brainchild of a British Commission of Enquiry who saw them a ploy to strengthen the hand of the trusted black elders who had been appointed earlier by British. The elders by 1942 were elected and now called 'tribal representatives' The British Government's response to the Disabled access Speakers MARGARET MICHIE • NUJ Equality Council FEMI OTITOJU LINDA SEMPLE • Gays the Word Defence Campaign VINCE GILLESPIE • Haringey Councillor KAREN BRISCOE • Civil and Public Servants Association CHAIR: SARAH ROELOFS • London Regional Executive Tuesday 3rd June 1986 7.30pm tombeth Town Hall (room 119)

Acre Lane/Brixton Hill Nearest • Brixton • Haringey Lesbian and Gay Unit

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Socialist Action 30 May 1986

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