Benn backs the occupation | IMGpapers 1980

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TONY Benn has given his support to the Gardner's occupation. Last week he sent a telegram to the occupied plant, saying:

'Good luck in your campaign, which is of immense importance at this point in history. The movement should give you its full support.

Since Benn isn't standing in the phoney election for the leader of the Parliamentary Labour should have plenty of time to make sure that the labour movement does give the occupation its full backing.

Tom Macafee, venor, welcomed Benn's but added: 'It's time they got out of their prams. There is a lot that the plant.

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labour Party. he tion Gardner's consupport, Gardner's workforce Socialist Challenge "Tony Benn and other leading left wingers should come down to the They are all well aware of the situation here, and they could easily get us national press coverage and "We need this type of support right away, tomorrow preferably.

Along with other national labour leaders, Benn will have an ideal opportunity to support the occupation at the TÚC/Labour Party demonstra against unemployment to be held in Liverpool on 29 November They should use their influence to make sure that the people who are leading the fight to save jobs - are right at the front leading the demonstration 13 November 1980

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