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London SE21, THE manifesto being discussed at the Labour Party special conference this weekend does not have much to say about women. But we are told: 'The labour movement stands for fairness, equality and justice — and against all forms of discrimination whether on the grounds of race, colour, We are also told that the Tory government means 'attacks on One essential issue of women's rights, that has been under severe attack since the election of the Tory government, is the right to abortion. But abortion is not mentioned in the draft manifesto.
Two weeks ago the National Abortion Campaign held its national conference and decided on three main priorities.
campaiglung priority the National Health abortion facilities was brought to the fore, with the aim of fighting NHS cuts and changing the NHS Act to make of abortion facilities mandatory on local It was also agreed to campaign for a commitment to positive legislation on abortion in the Labour Party manifesto, and to change the current position which makes abortion a 'non-party' issue allowing Labour MPs to vote how they like on abortion law The draft manifesto shows that the Labour Party NEC has not absorbed the lessons of campaigns like NAC and the Labour Abortion Rights Campaign. This is an issue that real lefts in the Labour Party should show themselves willing to fight on.
Those Labour Party members who are willing to fight on abortion rights will be attending the LARC annual general meeting on 31 May. Open to all Labour Party members who support women's abortion rights, it will be held in Lambeth Town Hall, cost £1 plus pooled fare, a creche and refreshments will be available. Contact LARC at: Flat 1, 160 Rosendale Rd, West Dulwich,