24.04.1997

Minimum platform

We say that where there is no CPGB, Scottish Socialist Alliance, Socialist Labour or Socialist Party candidate, voters should only give their support on the basis of the following minimum demands:

• For a £275 minimum weekly wage, for a maximum 35-hour week
• Smash the anti-trade union laws
• Pensions at the level of the minimum wage.
• Free abortion and contraception on demand - free 24-hour nurseries.
• No immigration controls - if the product moves freely so should the worker.
• Immediate withdrawal of British troops from Northern Ireland
• Self-determination for Ireland, Wales and Scotland
• For a republic - abolish the monarchy and House of Lords

There should be no vote for candidates who cannot support such a platform. Do not vote for those who will not fight for democracy and will only misrepresent and oppress the working class. Where there are only pro-capitalist candidates, write ‘communist’ across your ballot paper.