IMGpapers 1980–83

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

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Socialist Challenge No. 221, 12 November 1981 · p. 2 of the scan · 150 words

The scan: sc-no221.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 2 of the scan

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The timing before the leaders of the Amid the archaic pomp and ceremonial which accompanies the big occasions of the British state, and graced with the presence of Lady Di, parliament was opened on 4 November. Queen's speech outlined a programme of legislation which adds up to a massive attack on the working class, and on trade union rights was ironic, for just the transport unions had sold out the struggle at British Leyland. A massive nationwide struggle against the Tory government had been averted opening the way for the Tories to escalate the Longbridge ingham, The Wing to work.

day and work. Close largest plant, in Birmmeeting of 15,000 workers was split 60-40 in favour of accepting the offer and reiurn- the The Cowley plant with 6400 workers voted overbut majority the years, workers had voted for a return to *CHAND WITS STILL ONLY 38%

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