IMGpapers 1980–83

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

Manchester

Socialist Challenge No. 246, 21 May 1982 · p. 4 of the scan · 183 words

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STRONG rally ana Greate war, called by Greater Manchester Committee for Peace the adJudith Hart, Frank Allaun, and Litherland and by North West TUC secretary Colin Barnet.

The rally was joined by a 150 strong youth contingent at the end of a ten mile sponsored walk. They had just send an unemployed youth delegation to the o June national demonstration against Reagan's visit.

The marchers were joined and addressed by Mary Simpson, Manchester, representative of the New Jewel Movement. She warned marchers of Reagan and Thatcher's threats to the Caribbean revolution and called for a 'hot reception for Reagan when he gets here.' Prominent slogans on the walk were 'Withdraw the British Fleet' and 'No war'. Terry Wade, speaking on behalf of those on the walk, told the Falklands rally that Labour leaders had allowea Ine i ories to taunen tne war, and called on evervore prescill the Labour Party and fight against the betrayal.

A demonstration has been called by the Peace in the Falklands Committee for 10.30 at All saints In Ux ford Road, Manchester, on Saturday 22 May.

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