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Socialist Organiser no. 109, 18 November 1982 · scan pp. 3–4 · about 370 words

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GLASGOW Disirict Labour Group's attempt to tive off to private "enterprise' the 759 empty houses in the Hutchesontown 'E' scheme in the Gorbals, continues to run into an ever growing number of problems.

Opposition to the attempted privatisation has now been expressed by bodies such as Glasgow Trades Council, Glasgow District Labour Party, TGWU Labour democracy and the Mist Available 1rom sO, 28 Middle Lane, London N8 for 60p incl. postage. Glasgow District CommiGlasgow District. Council, he local community groups and councillors in the Gor. bals, and a number of Labour Party constituencies and branches throughout Glasgow.

Choice Another blow to the District Labour Group's little scheme was delivered at the District Labour Party policy-making conference on November. 1. A motion was passed opposing the sale of all council land and housing, with specific reference to Hutchesontown 'E' "and another, to bring the Group under the control of the District Party and make it directly accountable."

The 'Stop the Sale Campaign' must . now exploit to the full the opportunities which have presented themselves. In the Queen's Park by-election campaign the future of Hutchesontown 'E' must be raised on every possible occasion.

Stan Crooki full support for my candidature. It is Bermondsey Party policy that • we will not accept an imposed candidate.' ¡Peace IT appears that NEC representatives will try to persuade Peter Tatchell to stand down and Bermondsey Labour Party to withdraw support from him. Failing that, the NEC may try to impose a different candidate.

Disturbingly, there is talk of some on the Left pressing Tatchell to stand sown for the sake of peace, or backing alternative candidates. Such tactics will buy not peace but a witch-hunt strengthened by a victory.

Bermondsey Labour Party. has selected Peter Tatchell by due democratic procedure, and that selection should be recognised. If a new selection is imposed, then for once "a shortlist of one will be in order.

Lobby the Labour Party National Executive STOP THE PURGE!

- NO EXPULSIONS! 9am, Wednesday November 24, 150 Walworth Road, London SE17.

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