SOCIALIST OUTLOOK held a successful meeting on November 22 to commemorate the life of comrade Bob Smith, and to launch a book in his memory. 'Ending the Nightmare'.
Marian Brain discussed the many struggles he sought to advance the interests of the working class and oppressed. Mary Pearson from the Troops Out Movement spoke of how he understood the importance of the Irish revolution in connection with the olher struggles of the semi-colonial masses against batonal oppression, and now important the Irish revolution is for British socialists.
Pat Brain who worked with Bob for many years spoke of his qualities and principles: "It was workers BKC BOD who kept the continuity of Marxism alive by sticking to the principled ideas proper leadership it could overthrow the capitalist system". • Ending the, Nightmare is a collection of articles on racism and fascism including Ernest Mandel's Learn the Lessons of Germany. For your copy of this 128-page book, send a cheque for (4.95 plus 75 pence postage, payable to Socialist Outlook Fund.