IMGpapers 1980–83

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

TRIDENT

Socialist Challenge No. 241, 15 April 1982 · p. 3 of the scan · 229 words

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be sited only 20 miles from the city centre.

The Clyde's role as the base for Britain's new first strike missile system has created movement overwhelming support Scotland. Polls show more than 80 per cent oppose Trident.

Even more significantly a clear majority favour unilateral nuclear The march was widely representative. Organised contingents came from numerous Labour Parties and trades councils, nearly every major trade union and the Scottish National Party.

The multitude of banners local CND groups showed that the anti-nuclear movement now exists In virtually every LOWI and village the Shetlands to Solway.

But this was no mere nationalist demonstration. Collections for the FDR of El Salvador and the Scottish Medical Aid Campaign for Nicaragua raised more than £140. Marchers obviously realised that the fight against the bomb is part of the fight against imperialism internationally. demonstration. Clearly proximity of Trident that makes it possible to build such huge opposition here in Scotland.

CND throughout Britain should now make repulsing Trident central target.

Doubts about Trident in ruling class circles make this a real possibility.

It could provide CND with its first major . victory, laying the basis for defeating Cruise and opening the way to winning our full target unilateral REACAN DONT CONSIDER YOURSELF AT НОПЕ NUCLEAR MISSILE BASE my 420 Sauchiehall St. Glasgow 041-332 3141

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