IMGpapers 1980–83

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

Labour anti-missiles conference BASES NUCLEAR TARGETS

Socialist Action (League for Socialist Action) Vol. 4, No. 3, 1981 · p. 3 of the scan · 387 words

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1960s, Bill Rogers and his gang have been incapable of swinging the party back in the opposite diMILITARISM And no wonder. The US arms build-up is taking place on an unprecedented scale. Brushing aside the SALT II agreements - which have not even been ratified by the US Senate - Reagan, like Carter, is drastically increasing military spending. Clearly Reagan does not feel bound by his electoral platform to make cuts in detence.

This strategy is explained away by inventing a "missile gap" which supposedly leaves the Soviet Union at an advantage. shows the West "defenceless" against a Soviet juggernaut ploughing through Afghanistan on its way to America's oil supply in the Middle East.

As usual, that is a lie. lied in 1956 about a "bomber gap"

demning the Tory attacks and pledging Labour movement is decisive for winning anti-missile fight.

In 1960 Kennedy lied about a "missile gap".

Such an argument sweeping through Europe or the Middle East.

Eastern European countries like Poland are too hot to handle.

Reagan chooses to impose a nuclear policy by fear.

Eisenhower seeing Britain as part of a "EuroContinued from page 1.

ACCOUL Not only is Russia incapable of is an excellent start.

Right now even manifesto.

Increasing numbers of people are nuclear weapons can destroy us more times over than ever before. What is needed is a clear strategy which brings these madmen to The Labour Movement Conference Against the Missiles - to be held in Manchester this month -Not only is it a chance to build for the necessary two-thirds majority at Labour Party Conference to get uniiateralism written into the election The Labour Party delegates can begin a drive to win local councils to the policy of a example of the campaign's strength. Starting 7 months ago, the branch has swelled from 7 to 300 members. Recently it had to split into 14 local branches.

Support comes from individual union members - ASTMS donated £l00 - and CLP affiliations. The council has declared Stoke a "Nuclear-free Zone".

Activities include a monthly newsletter, visiting speakers, getting signatures and building for national mobilisations. Developing CND through the labour moremen? is seen as a ke! objective.

The next step in the fight against racist mass anti-racist actions such as the April 5 national demonstration against the Nationality Bill.

← Right-wing splits from LabourLabour anti-racists to meet ...New Cross killings protest →

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