The Council of Anti-Common Market Orpinisations, an umbrella group of the extreme right, has called a demonstration this Saturday (19 January), and riscists of the National Front have declared their support However, apart from the political leanings of its sponsors, prominent amongst whom are Air Vice Marshall D.Bennet and the Res. Hood (sic!), there is no indication of the political complexion of the demo or the involvement of the NF. In addition reformists in the abour movement have presented their opposition to The BEC in remarkably similar terms defence of national sovereignty, democracy, and partiament, although this demo adds allegiance to the Crown', Theie is a distinet danger, therefore, That some workers may Do hoodwinked anto supporting it In the context of the turn of the National Frons towards the working class, this demonstration could be particularly dangerous. The Jatest issue of their monthly magazine spearhead contes out in support of the miners and against the pay laws. Combined with a demonsration to the LEC, this could be quite attractive to some trade unionists.
OF course, the NF is only taking up such backing in order to destroy the trade union movement, In the present crisis such a move ment could prove extremely useful to the bourgeoisic 'Saturday's demo also highlights the growing accord between the NF and Air Vice Marshall Donald 'Pathfinder" Bennet. "Pathfinder', who is a leader of the Political Freedom Movement and a past activist in other right-wing formatio has launched a fund to finance a now right-wing party at the next general clection. He is aiming at Cl million, and has amassed a fair amount already It is important to paint out to the working class movement the growing links between the fascists and the extreme right. Despite the fact that the Front's current tactic is to deny its fascist aspirations, a strenuous local campaign during the Brighton and Hove bys election pinned the fascist label firmly on the NF. This put the Front on the defensive. The pressure must be kept up. and a picket has been called when Saturday's demonstration tration which attacks rising prices through oppos is assembling, for the purpose of exposing the fascista. It will take place at 4.30 pm at Speakers' Corner, (Marhie Arch), this Saturday Red Workdu 18 January 1973 Pag