The much-publicised proposals for banding in | demonstration was the Highgate and Haringey comprehensive schools (B.D. No.16) were approved by the Council two weeks ago. But the Tory racists of the Education Committee didn't have it all their peaceful and anti-democratic way. organised a march of 150 which passed through Cheme shopping centre not to bic Centre proposals discussed. Later, about 400 people went into the public gallery to disturb the councillors Leol by est singing, heckling and booing. Basil Lewis, Indian Conservative Councillor oted against the Propad no choice, man. yar from the gallery, Butler, Labour Councillor, thanked the VIC demonstrators showing up the ineffectiveness of the Labour group in the Council chamber. Following the passage of the banding proposals, plans are being made by the people of Haringey and Highgate to boycott he banded schools. It may happen that parent will challenge in court the abolition of their right to choose a school for their children. After the meeting, the notorious Chairman o the Education George Cathles, recorded what may be his last, obligatory. 'World in Action' interview. Cathles has resigned his position and he is splitting to the US where there is even more scope for racists like him.
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•of Commerce Edinburgh College occupied on Mayday by about 200 people protest against In Place of Strife. Students University students and worke stayed in occupation of the Assembly Hi throughout the day.
Mayday in Kent University opportunity TOT supporting the LSE. T Universitv soc. Soc. organised a march in Canterbury with Bateson and Blackburn.
Leeds' first May Day March for forty yer was convened by the ACTT Film Shop Yorkshire TV. Other ACT shops in Lee cunnorted the march. as did. the IS eror