IMGpapers 1976–79

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

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Socialist Challenge No. 123, 29 November 1979 · p. 11 of the scan · 252 words

The scan: sc-n123-nov-29-1979.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 11 of the scan

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AT least one of the Tories' election pledges being fulfilled Oxford. Already since the election four Asians have been threatened *ні е been deported. The 9-year-old boy, Akram was allowed to stay only after a massive local campaign.

Now another 'illegal' immigrant is threatened. Seven-year old Aeysha Khatum came to Britain in July. She came with her adoptive mother, Mrs Rojob, with whom she has lived since her mother died five years ago. Mrs Rojob came to join her husband, who lives and works in Oxford. Now the Home Office want to send Aeysha back to Bangladesh, where she has no one to look after her.

Over 70 people - and BBC Nationwide cameras - attended a public meeting on 14 November the Multi-racial Action Group alliance black and organisations, trade unions and other anti-racist groups). The facts outlined Oxford CCR chairperson Alan Griffiths, who described the case as 'the worst he had ever come across'.

A t- asian described how England used to need cheap labour' and encouraged immigration. Now that they are no longer 'needed', they instanced the notorious virginity tests. A delegate from the trades council tied in the attacks on black people with the attacks on working class, and emphasised the need to oppose the government.

final decision from Home Office is expected in the next few days. Plans are being discussed to oppose the decision if goes against us. A Socialist Challenge sooporter suggested al the public meeting that transport unions at Heathrow and

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