THE BIRMINGHAM witch hunt moved into top gear when the Yardley general committee recently voted to exclude four of the five people whose membership has been 'under consideration' for many months LOW• Dealing seperately with each individual, the eneral committee vote ecutive's recommendathat two member applications and two transfers be rejected. The the third transfer, Bob Smith, still the balance because the meeting closbefore a vote was taken. Bob faces the prospect of a further iwomonth wait before hears that his transfer is not accepted.
The excluded four have received official confirmation that NCHOCISID is re jected, and will now be lodging an appeal. During the course of their protracted fight for membership, local sup port for their case has grown.
The five are asking Against the Witch Hunt help mount a national campaign to get the unfair decision overturned. All Parties should the Yardley SuDDUll Five, and protest to the Birmingham-Yardley party and Labour's naional executive.
Copies of resolutions supporung the five should be sent to 13 Oxford Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham 27. More information on the case can be provided by contacting the above address, or Labour Against Witch Hunt, Wilderton Road, London N16.
Socialist Action 16 March 1984