agreement, a welcome for the new COSATU union federation in South Africa, and the announcement of a new socialist current within the Polish underground opposition. A major article of Algeria examines the abrupt switch of line by the ruling FLN which could result in wholesale privatisation of the nationalised economy.
As the Workers Revolutionary Party flounders around in search of a perspective following the expulsion and disgrace of its founder, Gerry Healy, we also feature discus-
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sion on the dangers of trying to reply to political problems by organisational means. Socialist Viewpoint is a magazine committed to the fight for a principled, class struggle programme at every level of the workers' movement in Britain and internationally. We see the fight for Trotskyist politics taking shape not through banner-waving ultimatums, introspective sectarian debates in small groups of would-be gurus, or as simply trailing behind this or that "Left" talking trade union or Labour Party dignitary. Rather it must be a patient fight for the independent interests of the working class, and for demands and action which express those interests, in every arena of the class struggle. With all too little clarity on offer from the various dogmatic left groupings in Britain, we believe that it is possible and necessary to combine debate with policy and programme. We are sure our readers will welcome the fact that this magazine is the third to be expanded to include more authors and wider coverage. If you feel - as we do - that it offers excellent value, and politics which represent a break from sectarian posturing and a serious contribution to the class struggle, why not help us sustain and improve it further? Take a few copies to sell in your workplace, trade union. Labour Party or campaign work. Send us your news and information, articles, cartoons, photos, and letters. Ensure your local activities are publicised on our pages. Check with your local seller or drop us a line for further details. No. 10. February 1986. Final copy date for this issue January 21, 1986 Printed by DOT Press (TU). Oxford. Published by Socialist Viewpoint. BCM Box 3956, London WCIN 3XX.
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