Socialist Outlook

Socialist Viewpoint, International, Socialist Outlook and their supplements, 1984–2002

NOT IN MY NAME

Socialist Outlook no. 57, August 2002 · 234 words

March to stop Bush's war! London Sept 28 Assemble 1pm, Embankment Organised by the Stop the War Coalition and the Muslim Association of Britain doves have become more vocal. have been booked in Glasgow. In the run up to what is hoped to be the biggest anti-war demonstration for a generation, we can see cracks appearing in the New Labour consensus. Unlikely individuals such as Lord Healey and Michael Cashman are warning Blair that backing Bush in a unilateral strike could have dangerous consequences for the government's future. These people don't oppose war against Iraq for the same reasons that we do. But we can use their dissonant voices to put pressure on Blair, and to build the campaign even more broadly than before. In the US support for the war has dropped by 20per percent over recent weeks as the so-called Up and down the country the Stop the War Coalition are holding public meetings. From Edinburgh to Kent, local groups are mobilising against the war. Over 100 coaches are travelling from Birmingham, and 40 coaches plus a train While not everywhere will manage to match this support, it's clear we are heading for a huge demonstration. We need to strain every last nerve to make sure it is - and to make sure there is as much visible trade union support as possible.

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