To the Central Committee | IMGpapers 1976

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THE LESSONS OF STECHFORD In view of the urgency of the political situation - the Liberal-Labour pact, the Phase 3 wage controls, the demoralising impact of the Labour Government's policies, the increasing racist vote thinks that the struggle for a united opposition to the Labour Government's policies takes on an even greater importance than before.

As part of this struggle we would propose a meeting between representatives of our two leaderships to discuss the question of participation in coming elections Stechford shows clearly than an agreement between the IMG, the SWP and other far left organisations on elections would enable a united revolutionary Socialist intervention capable of gaining a much greater impact than any single organisation's campaign. It would also prevent the demoralising situation that could arise if revolutionary candidates run against each other. We hope to receive a reply from you as soon as possible to enable us to discuss these issues.

Workers Party Fraternally, - the IMG National Committee - particularly the next general election. We believe that INTERNATIONAL IMG MARXIST GROUP

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Brian Grogan [For the National Commiftee of the IMG]. OPEN LETTER FROM SUP