should have
survived for a year in a stencilled form
should start its second year in print
is a remarkable tribute to the devo-
tion and effectiveness of those who
have been responsible for its produc-
tion and distribution.
than this, however; it implies a grow-
ing demand for trade union news and
socialist analysis. The last four
weeks have served to remind us all
that the election of Labour to goy-
ernment requires more, not less, in-
dependent and critical socialist analy-
sis, If THE WEEK can. now extend
its industrial coverage and develop a
principled and constructive left-wing
critique of Labour policies it can do
an important service to the whole
Labour Movement.
It is more ~
Tom Nairn writes: THE WEEK is absolutely invaluable as a time and _ labour-saving source of reference about a whole range of matters of vital importanee to socialists. It is especially useful for its coverage of ents in the third world, from which it has unique sources of information.
Dick Nettleton, North-West Oragniser, CND, writes: Congratulations on the new look WEEK. The British Labour Movement has always been ill-informed about foreign affairs. Anything that helps to rectify this is to be welcomed.
Henry Collins: THE WEEK is needed. The Labour Government is under heavy fire from international finance and the City. This is hardly a surprise but the forces of reaction have shown themselves very quick on the draw. The greatest possible pressure from the grass roots and from the Left is necessary if history is not, dismally, io repeat itself.