In the article 'Unity of the Left', on page 5, in the third paragraph of the section United action', the penultimate sentence does not make sense as it stands due to a typing error. It should read as follows:
If comrade Heffer's view is right, that the way forward in the struggle for socialism lies through the Labour party and a Labour government, then it will be proved correct in the struggle. If we are right, and a Labour government cannot do the job and the Labour party cannot become the instrument with which to win socialism, then it is we who will be proved correct in practice. With the month rapidly drawing to a close, the Fighting Fund is seriously short of its target-we have received only half of the 1.500 required. nis Is largely because or the fact that we suspended publication for the first part of August-but the money's needed just the same. Let's have a big drive to bring in as much as possible perore the end of the month. In view of the slanderous attacks on Mr. G. Lawless the Republican Movement would make it clear that in their opinion he has acted in the best interests of the Irish people over the years.
We neither agree with nor approve his political beliefs, but we must record the gratitude of the Irish people for his work in the AntiInternment League and his continued support for the cause of an Ireland independent and free.
On behalf of the Republican Movement, B. Magill National Organiser real capitalist reaction. Their rhetoric about a princip led defence of democratic rights is exposed as an empty sham. All their energies must now be devoted to a pathetic attempt to squirm off the hook, because they are totally incapable of mounting a real campaign of solidarity with the Irish struggle.
and the revolutionary left. the attitude of the IMG towards left unity.
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WERE STILL £150 SHORT OF THE TARGET!