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The [[Revolutionary Communist Tendency]] was a faction that formed from a split in the [[Revolutionary Communist Group]] in 1978. It later changed its name to the [[Revolutionary Communist Party]] in 1981/2. | The [[Revolutionary Communist Tendency]] was a faction that formed from a split in the [[Revolutionary Communist Group]] in 1978. It later changed its name to the [[Revolutionary Communist Party]] in 1981/2. | ||
| − | From the beginning RCT members used 'party names' in addition to their own names. Thus [[Frank Richards]] and [[Mike Freeman]] were cover names for [[Frank Furedi]] and [[Michael Fitzpatrick]]. the RCT also created a number of front groups, a pattern the RCP and later the [[LM Network]] would continue. thus in 1977 and 1978 they had already formed the [[Smash the Prevention of Terrorism Act Campaign]] and [[Workers Against | + | From the beginning RCT members used 'party names' in addition to their own names. Thus [[Frank Richards]] and [[Mike Freeman]] were cover names for [[Frank Furedi]] and [[Michael Fitzpatrick]]. the RCT also created a number of front groups, a pattern the RCP and later the [[LM Network]] would continue. thus in 1977 and 1978 they had already formed the [[Smash the Prevention of Terrorism Act Campaign]] and [[Workers Against Racism]], the latter of which carried on through the name change to the RCP. the former was replaced by the [[Irish Freedom Movement]] |
==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
Revision as of 07:50, 22 October 2010
The Revolutionary Communist Tendency was a faction that formed from a split in the Revolutionary Communist Group in 1978. It later changed its name to the Revolutionary Communist Party in 1981/2.
From the beginning RCT members used 'party names' in addition to their own names. Thus Frank Richards and Mike Freeman were cover names for Frank Furedi and Michael Fitzpatrick. the RCT also created a number of front groups, a pattern the RCP and later the LM Network would continue. thus in 1977 and 1978 they had already formed the Smash the Prevention of Terrorism Act Campaign and Workers Against Racism, the latter of which carried on through the name change to the RCP. the former was replaced by the Irish Freedom Movement
Contents
Publications
Revolutionary Communist Papers
- The formation of the Revoltionary Communist Tendency: revolutionary organsation and strategy; internationalism and Stalinism, Revolutionary Communist Papers No. 1: 1977, London: Junius Publications.
- Frank Richards, Alan Harding, Andre Robinson, Peter Wilson, Charles Longford THE BATTLE FOR AFRICA: Showdown in Zimbabwe: The Rape of Zaire: The Scramble for Africa Revolutionary Communist Papers No. 5: 1979 Junius Publications Ltd 48 p.
- Khomeini's Capitalism: The Imperialists close In, Revolutionary Communist Papers No. 6: 1980, London: Junius Publications.
- No. 7
- No. 8 1981
Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets
- No. 1
- Frank Richards Under a national flag fascism, racism, and the labour movement 2d ed. with new afterword. Published 1978 by Revolutionary Communist Tendency Association in London Revolutionary Communist pamphlets ;, no. 2, 28 p. ;
- Mike Freeman and Kate Marshall, Who needs the Labour Party? Sep 1978 Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets No.3.
- Eden, Fran & Green, Kevin. Racial Oppression : How to Fight It. Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets, No.4. Junius Publications, London 1979, 1st edition., 1979. Pamphlet. Octavo. 26 pages.
- No 5.
- Higher Education : Fight the Cuts Defend Overseas Students, Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets, No.6. Junius Publications, London 1979, 1st edition., 1979. Pamphlet. Octavo. 12 pages.
- Ireland's Victory Means Britain's Defeat: the Role of the Labour Movement (Revolutionary communist pamphlets) Revolutionary Communist Tendency Association 1980 Junius Publications Ltd 24p.
- TUC Hands off Ireland. Smash the Prevention of Terrorism Act Campaign. Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets No.8. Junius Publications Ltd, March 1981., 1981. Pamphlet. 17 pages.
- Our Flag Stays Red. East London Workers Against Racism. Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets, No.9. Junius Publications, London 1981, 1st edition., 1981. Pamphlet. 15 pages. illustrated.
- Roberts, Pat & Drury, Christina. Police out of Brixton! South London Workers Against Racism. Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets No.10. Junius Publications, London, 1981., 1981. Booklet. 17 pages, photo illus. Original photo illus.card covers.
- Landa, Inez & Simons, Helen. Ghost Town. Coventry Workers Against Racism. Revolutionary Communist Pamphlets, No.11. Junius Publications, London, 1981. Pamphlet. 13 pages, illustrated.
- Poland's black December / [Revolutionary Communist Party]. Revolutionary Communist Party (Great Britain) London (BCM, JPLTD, WC1N 3XX) : Junius, c1982. 27 p. : ill. ; 22cm. Revolutionary Communist pamphlets ; no.12
- Malvinas Are Argentina's (Revolutionary Communist pamphlets No. 13) [Paperback] Revolutionary Communist Party (Author) Paperback: 32 pages Junius (1982)
