SocialistAction 1983–88

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

CND plan for Reagan's visit

Socialist Action No. 44, 10 February 1984 · p. 5 of the scan · 289 words

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Demonstration the last time Reagan came THE FIRST meeting of this year's CND national council discussed two competing proposals for national action. proposed joining at an unspecified date, against all cruise and Pershing bases which can only be Molesworth for British CND.

The other, moved by Dick Withercombe from called for national action to coincide with Reagan's visit to Britain in early June.

After statement that no resources existed don council opted for the Molesworth plan. No national CND protest related to Reagan's visi is planned.

Despite this, sections of the peace movement will see the need to exReagan's policies during opposition nis visil. This can only result in ragged, small. scale actions giving the impression that CND is unable to respond eftectively.

CND groups who do see the need for an adequate response Reagan's visit must get to. agree on single and start mobilising for it now. Essex CND has arranged meeting at County Hall, London, on Sun Model resolution for CND demonstrations throughout EEC elections.

day 19 February between 2-5pm.

They are circulating all branches England and Wales for this meeting. Make sure your group sends representatives national council will be asked to support the planned action, its A Fissee CND can be • essex Contacted by writing /a Jimmy Johns, Chelmsford, essex Writtle, Chelmsford, by phoning 0245 420178.

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This group demands that CND organise a mass demonstration in London against cruise, Trident and US bases, and for a nuclear-free Europe, on Saturday 3. June, just before Reagan's visit to Bri tain, as part of CND's campaign during the Euro. pean elections. CND should propose this to othe vuropean peace groups as a dav for coordinate Europe during the

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