International Marxist Group Archive

Magazines, bulletins and booklets of the IMG and its forerunners, 1961–1984

Free Speech Must be Maintained

The Week Vol. 4, No. 11, 23 September 1965 · p. 16 of the scan · 232 words

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We think that everyone in England who values our traditions will want to reverse the Government’s decision. Here are some things that everyone can do: * Write to your M.P. and ask him where he stands on free speech. Remind him that democracy is not only about the rights of people who agree, but about the rights of those who disagree, as well. Tell us what he says. * Tell the Home Secretary that you think he should disobey Mr. Stewart on this matter. * Tell Mr. Stewart that you think he should reconsider his position. * Send a donation to the Free Speech Campaign, Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation, 3 and 4 Shavers Place, London, S.W.1. Money is urgently needed for a publicity campaign to tell the British people what Mr. Stewart has done, and why it is wrong. If you are a member of the Labour Party, or a Trade Union, mandate your branch to support the emergency resolution which has been submitted to the Labour Party Conference by Nottingham City Labour Party, asking the Government to reconsider its decision. This resolution will not be called unless it has widespread support. If your branch agrees, be sure to notify the Nottingham delegate, Ken Coates, who lives at 19, Greenfield Street,

If you are prepared to circulate copies of a petition, write to the Free Speech Campaign or return the form below.

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