[A MEETING organised by Socialist Organiser for prospective…]
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A MEETING organised by Socialist Organiser for prospective Labour councillors and other interested activists looked at local government 'strategy' last Sunday, 20th.
Socialist Organiser has always taken a tough line against cuts, against rent rise and against rate rises, and this stand was confirmed at the meeting.
But could SO supporters stand in a ward where the manifesto drawn up by the borough or city organisation does not contain this policy? and if so, what about accountability?
To answer 'no' , under present circumstances, would virtually rule us out from standing as Labour councillors - and give a free run to the cutters and rate-raisers. After a thorough discussion, we agreed that SO supporters should wherever possible be prepared to stand, while fighting for our politics throughout the selection process, particularly on these issues of cuts and rate rises.
Principles
If possible, we shoul even issue separate liter.