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

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· Socialist Challenge No. 279, 2 February 1983 · p. 8 of the scan · 317 words

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AGM By making this connection he pointed to the important part which solidarity with the people of Central America must play in the mass campaign to turn back the whole war drive of western Benn's address was a fitting culmination to weekend mark a decisive new phase growth the solidarity movement. Held Bristol or the 22/23 January, the AGM brought-together around 100 delegates from some 40 local groups. Delegates decided unanimously make their number priority the Labour Move ment Conference Salvador panned for 1May at County Hall, LonAim The aim of this conference is develop through the Labour Party and the trade unions the groundwork for CHASS campaign - one which, in CND will pose a serious obstacle to Reagan and Thatcher's attempts to escalate the war-drive. In this run-u to a general election, sucr a campaign would put efWHAT Reagan is doing in Central America, with Thatcher's support, utterly exposes the myth of 'defending the free world' which both use to justify placing Cruise missiles in Europe This was the core of Tony Benn's closing address to the El Salvador Solidarity Campaign's on Labour Party leaders anc any future Labour government to implement paper policy of support for the struggle in Central America Task This task will be greatly helped by the declaration of solidarity made by Shef field City Council. declaration should be endorsed by OLICI Labour CLPs and trade union throughout the country The tremendous impact of the women et and suggest the crucial part which women's sections and the LPYS can play in forwarding this move ment.

Socialists in the labour movement. should be ting now to take up thess issues in their LP and TU branches and sections, get delegates elected and make the May conference For information, publicity and delegates credentials, Solidarity write SEU. El Campaign, Salvador Labour London Non Park Movement ference, Street , London (Tel 01-359 2270)

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