IMGpapers 1980–83

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

The Tory Press and How To Fight It

· Socialist Challenge No. 153, 26 June 1980 · p. 14 of the scan · 373 words

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page 14 of the scan

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revolutionaries would not become 'Despite the deplorable national coverage of the TUC's Day of Action many people in this country still fail to understand the common interests between the Tory government and the capitalistrun media. Appropriately drawing on the experience of 14 May, this pamphlet succinctly outlines the ways workers can gain a voice' NUJ chairperson of the East End News 'This pamphlet is a welcome addition to the growing literature exposing the trae monopoly nature of our so-called free press. We must now step up the fight to maintain and extend the existing left media, build new local and national alternatives, and win the right MIKE POWER, NGA activist, Daily Mail 'A useful pamphlet from Socialist Challenge. It sets out clearly and simply the criticism of our existing press. It argues that workers need to fight for the right of reply by direct action... that seems far more doubtful as a strategy?

HAROLD FRAYMAN, deputy editor, Labour Weekly * 'The Tory Press and How To Fight It? — buy it, read it, sell it, and implement it! From Socialist Challenge, 328 Upper St, London N1. Single copies 10p plus 10p p&p. Multiple orders, 8p pre-paid sale or return, post free. Cheques to 'The Media Group'.

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