Tories in helping contain the upsurge for independence and Black majority rule and stabilising Southern Africa in the interests of Imperialism.
Only last December, Thatcher herself stated that the ceasefire in Rhodesia would make it possible to end"...... the isolation of South Africa in world affairs";
TROOPS OUT NOW room for manoeuvre of the liberation forces in Rhodesia & given Imperialism new openings for intervention. The fight for national liberation, for land, for trade union rights and decent wages by Zimbabwean workers and peasants is being trapped in the repressive arrangements worked out in London, Salisbury and Pretoria.
Despite this set-back, however, Thatcher is finding it difficult to stem the mass resistence that exists. Even before the accords had been signed, mass demonstrations by ZAPU and ZANU supporters - reaching over 60,000 - took place in Salisbury Moreover, during the election period, the forces of the Patriotic Front have held mass rallies to air the social and political grievances of the masses - such as the popular demand for land reform.
If we in Britain are to help this struggle - and ensure it is not demobilised by the Tories and their backers in South Africa - then we have to expose the hypocrisy of 'neutral' role in Rhodesia and campaign actively in the labour movement for the withdrawal of British troops.
SOCIALIST ACTION.
Editor: A.D. Scott Typeset by Bread 'n Roses (TU) 01-485 4432 & Printed by Spider Web Offset (TU) 9 Rosemont Rd., NW3. the white racists in Pretoria is clearly seen as important by the It is quite clear that the London agreement has limited the Britain's Dist. Manager: Anne Williams Bus. Manager. Dave Macleod The British Steel Corporation is not alone in trying to recoup its losses by closing plants and throwing thousands on the dole. The same picture can be seen in most industrial countries as the international recession has bitten home and demand for steel has dropped.
This downturn has led to mass confrontations as, in one country after another, workers have fought to save their jobs and living standards. Last year, German steelworkers struck for 7 weeks for the 35-hour week and higher pay. Only slightly earlier, French steelworkers private sector.
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