SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Gay liberation discussed

· Socialist Action No. 55, 27 April 1984 · p. 11 of the scan · 234 words

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page 11 of the scan

ridiculous poition'. And respecuing capitalst call be expected to tolerate it.

Wilal ne wants as long as must have Observer and all our 'free' Mied By Wiel is comshould be sent to arrive bians was mentioned is to be struction of the Labour Party in Ireland.

increasingly undemocratic practices.

he sens role in organising a youth movement THE TWO most important debates on Sunday were on gay liberation and Ireland. In a limited way both marked a step forward for the LPYS. The very fact that the oppression of gays and lesdespite an advance in policy all action proposals On Ireland, delegate after delegate denounced British imperialism. However the resolution passed put withdrawal of British troops after the conUnfortunately the conference was marked by opposed by the leadership were dropped. Those on the young women's conference, one on Ireland, on CND and on democracy, simply disappeared from But the election results demonstrated that an increasing number of delegates want to organise with those who see the need to lead youth in action against the ruling class. A fringe meeting organised by Labour Briefing marked the new interest of the If the left starts to take the LPYS seriously and potential to transform the labour movement by supporting every single just struggle against the axallls attempts to mak Militant can no longer deto terms with these real the platform had to have a

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