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Where to find Socialist Organiser THIS election campaign has been a test of how much Labour's left has achieved since 1979. And it has shown that we have a very long way still to go.

• More left wing policies got into the manifesto than at previous elections. And more constituencies have selected left-wingers as Labour candidates.

But most of the left have backed down more and more as the election approached. Now Dennis Healey is a leading figure of Labour's elecSCOTLAND Glasgow. For details of meetings contact paper sellers or Stan Crooke, 114, Dixon Avenue, Glasgow G42. SO is sold at Maryhill dole (Tuesday mornings) and Rutherglen shopping arcade (Friday lunchtime).

Edinburgh. For details of meetings ring Dave 229 4591. SO is sold at Muirhouse (Saturday 10.30-12) and the First of May bookshop, Candlemaker Row. • NORTH-WEST Rochdale. Meets second Monday of the month, 7.30pm Castle inn.

Manchester. SO is sold at Grass Roots Books, Newton St.; Piccadilly. Contact: 273 6654.

Stockport. Contact c/o 38, Broadhurst St. Meetings every Sunday, 7.30pm: phone 429 6359 for details. SO is sold at Stockport market every Saturday, 11-12.30.

Wirral. Contact Colin Johnstone, 1, Wellington Rd., Wallasey. tion campaign, openly flouting manifesto policies, as Michael • Foot fudges and dithers - and there is no one prominent, at national level, challenging them and speaking up for conference policies.

Socialist Organiser was started as part of an effort to organise the left to campaign pubiicly for its own policies within the Labour effort at the 1979 election. In 1980 we took the initiative to form the Rank and File Mobilising Committee, the Liverpool. Contact 733 6663 for details of meetings. SO is sold at Progressive Books, Berry St., and at News from Nowhere, Whitechapel.

Hyndburn. Contact Accrington 395753. Meetings weekly - see SO sellers for details. SO is sold at Broadway, Acerington, Saturdays 11.30 to 1pm.

Stoke. Contact Paul Barnett, 151, Broadway Meir, Stoke-on-Trent (328 198). • YORKSHIRE AND NORTH-EAST Huddersfield. Contact Alan Brooke, 59, Magdale, Honley, Huddersfield HD7 2LX.

Durham. SO is sold at the Community Co-op, New Elvet. Meetings 6.30pm Tuesday, Student Bar, Dunelm House. Contact John, 43004.

Leeds. Contact Garth Frankland 623322. SO is sold at Books and Corner Books, Woodhouse Lane. Bradford. Contact Barry Turner, 636994. SO is sold at the Starry Plough bookshop. united front of the Labour left which fought for the democratic reforms. This year we - were involved in efforts to mount a 'Socialists for a Labour Victory' campaign for the election.

We fought consistently for this to be a rank and file campaign, rather than just one tied to national level 'celebrities': experience has shown that only such a rank and file campaign could have stood its ground and waged a real fight against the right wing sabotage.

Sheffield. Meets every other Wednesday, 7.30pm, at the Brown Cow, The Wicker. SO is sold outside Boots, Fargate (Saturday 12-1) and the Independent Bookshop, Glossop Rd. Contact Rob, 589307.

Hull. Meets every Wednesday, 8pm: details from SO sellers. Childcare available. SO is sold at the Prospect Centre , Throughout we have argued that the struggle for Labour democracy needs to be linked to a fight to transform the trade unions, and to the direct class struggle. We have established a network of Socialist Organiser groups, linked in the Socialist Organiser Alliance, with the aim of creating a cohesive Marxist left wing capable of holding the line for principled policies and integrating different fronts of struggle into a strategy for tution Hill. Next meeting: Tuesday 21: Marek Garztecki (from Solidarnosc Trade Union Working Group) on the present condition of Solidarnosc. Phone 471 1448 for venue. SO is sold at the Other Bookshop, Digbeth High Street.

We have been active in the trade unions as much as in the Labour Party. Last year, tor example, we initiated 'Health Workers tor the Full Claim', which produced bulletins and rallied militants during the NHS pay dispute. We have played a leading role in the Leyland Action Committee and in struggles in BL.

After the election, whatever the results, the left will need to regroup and reconsider tactics. Socialist Organiser will be arguing that a stronger organised Marxist left is irreplaceable for the coming struggles.

Quota

Any trade unionist or Labour Party member can become a Socialist Organiser supporter by undertaking to sell a quota of papers each week (usually six), and to make a regular contribution (minimum £1.50 per month, or 20p unwaged). Policy decisions are taken democratically by regular delegate meetings of representatives from local groups.

If you want to become a supporter, or want more information, fill in the form below and send it in.

Coventry. Contact Keith White, 75623. SO is sold at the Wedge Co-op, High St. Meets on first and last Thursday of the month 7.30 at the 'Queer Primrose Hill St., H.. fields.

Leicester. Contact p7" 857908. SO is sold at Blart thore Books, High St. Oak, Paynes Lane.

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John, 43004, for venue.

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Alan Thornett.

Northampton. 713606. Socialist Organiser sellers. Basingstoke. June 15, 7.30, Chute House, Church St. Birmingham. June 17. Phone 471 1448 for venue. Coventry. June 17, Binley 7.30: Speaker - John Bloxam - and discussion. 9pm: wholefood buffet. 9.30-12: disco. Tickets £1.25 (60p unwaged). Food free. Full Durham. June 16. Phone Glasgow. June 16, 7.30, Club Room, bottom of Block 40, Stirling Sauld Place, opp. Citizens Theatre, Gorbals St. Nearest Hull. June 15, 8pm, Blue Bell, Marketplace. Speaker Contact Nottingham. SO is sold outside the Victoria Centre (Saturday 11 -1) and at the Mushroom Bookshop, Heathcote St. Contact: Pete Radclif 585640. Next meeting: June 16, 30pm, on Gay Rights with speaker from Labour ampaign for Gay Rights. Antact above tel. no. lor venue.

Oxford. SO is sold at the Leeds. July 1, 7.30, Chapeltown Community Centre. Speakers: Clrs Garth Frankland (Leeds) and Barry Turner (Bradford). Liverpool. June 15, 7.30, Pig and Whistle, Covent Garden, Liverpool.

Manchester. June 23, 7.30, The Millstone, Church St, Manchester.

Sheffield: June 19. 589307 for venue.

LONDON Hounslow. June 19, 8pm: phone 898 6961 for venue. Speaker: John Bloxam. Lambeth/Southwark. June 22, 8.30, Lansbury House, 41 Camberwell Grove, SE5. South East London. June 14, 8pm, Lee Centre, off Lee High Rd, SE12.

every other Thursday, 7.30, Trade Union Centre, Brabant Rd.

Hounslow. Meets alternate Sunday evenings: for details see SO sellers. SO is sold outside All Saints Church, Hounslow High St., Saturday 1030-12.

Islington. Contact 2% 1341 Southwark/Lambeth. Meetir as ivor. other Wednesilar at Larstury. House, 41, Camberwell Grove, London