IMGpapers 1976–79

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1976–79

A theoretical journal?

Socialist Challenge No. 83, 15 February 1979 · p. 12 of the scan · 454 words

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page 12 of the scan

Thorpe Close. W10, for Development form. Salary: E4635. Closing date: Cuto You work with Pensioners? naus neton ane onesea ask rorce we looking for intee avnamic new copieto compete a conective or sI ese three positions are one full-time full-time temporary te TASK FORCE.

Applications close: 2 March to 3pm and 5.30 10 1 to Garners Rm 84. 12-13 Henrietta St., London WON 01.2401056 MAY DAY GREETINGS: trades council or shop stewards committees, would 28 February the branch will be malled allowing the item to be raised at thi branches Copies of the circular, March ni April meeting ncluding rate rom D. Weppler, PO Box 50, Londo Socialist Challenge 15 February 1979 page 12 By H. Ebermann THE highly encouraging year resolution' signed by the IMG and ISA seems another step in the right direction that is, that the revolutionary movement through this has taken important SICUS previous sectOYCELONIC arianism. and that it has gained a deeper understanding of the crying need revolutionary organisation.

Personally, however, I found the theses in the resolution somewhat proclamatory They just laid down fundamental political principles, which were not too controversial, although rect.

It seems to me that the ongoing process considerably involved could establish regular theoretical periodical, which could outline the de facto anterences unar exist, une problems that are contained in the theses [if you delve into them], make criticism of other left tendencies, and discuss all sorts of questions that may to arise out of joint work in the factories, campaigns and so on.

It seems difficult to continue unified the ongoing fusion without a greater theoretical clarity. Therefore I propose war bom the and ISA, and other involved forces discussion possibility of theoretical publication.

CUL I think the process needs to combine joint work wit caucanonar poremwill gain ics. For the IMG it seems that to groups turn International into a more open, non-party connected and more regular appearing paper might be a good start.

VIUCCOS degree of IMG, on the establishing a A workshop at the Socialist Challenge conference last year. 1U1 becoming the organ of particular faction The new organisation could be formed around and organised by the paper.

Therefore the Socialist Challenge groups, which are the means by which this can be done, could also be organised autonomously each CONTRIBUTIONS to this debate are welcomed, but readers are asked to keep to a maximum of about 700 words. Longer contributions will almost certainly have cut happened to the first of those printed above.

particular group — IMG, ISA SWP which might participate in them Thus the appeal for unity Photo: G.M. and a campaign of joint work can become a reality amounting to more than the sum of its

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