IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

Support for Benn mounts

· Socialist Challenge No. 193, 16 April 1981 · p. 5 of the scan · 205 words

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are now moving Benn. To them he represents a radical alternative to the Tories.

In fact Benn's policies do not challenge capitalism. But his victory in the Labour Party and the massive defeat for the rigni inal ll would renresent would immeasurably strenginen me workcis i their struggles against Tory attacks and open the way to a fight for real socialist policies In the labour movement. Rally A Labour Party which seemed a real alternative to the Tories would rally WUIKES million. Benn's campaign is a vital step in rebulaing lne unily of the labour movement and guaranteeing electoral SUPPORTERS of Tony Benn for the Labour Party deputy leadership have been on the move Greater Manchester.

They have circulated labour movement declaration welcoming his decision to stand.

As the declaration broadly representative number of signatures it will be distributed to all local labour movement organisations, ana a call will be issued to pass resolutions backing Benn's candidacy.

COnference local labour movement tioures and a rallv are also The first signatories include;

est: Lamond, Oldham West; MP Oldi chair, ar Manchester in Manchester Massey Trafford AUtW dist cute Masters Mirlees general Prestwich CLP Mcr Co-ordinating cttee secretary. ASTMS,

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