Letter to Attorney General regarding English Solidarity

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This is a letter dated 23rd June 1989 from Bernie Grant, then Member of Parliament, addressed to the Attorney General. In it, Grant highlights the circulation of racist and hateful material by a group calling itself 'English Solidarity.' He urges legal action against those responsible for distributing this offensive content. The letter reflects Grant's commitment to combating racism and upholding justice.

Key points:
– The letter was sent by Bernie Grant M.P. to the Attorney General on 23rd June 1989.
– It concerns correspondence and materials from an organisation named 'English Solidarity.'
– Grant describes the materials as blatantly racist, anti-Semitic, and anti-Black.
– He believes the content violates the Public Order Act 1985, specifically Sections 18, 19, and 23.
– Grant urges the Attorney General to take urgent prosecutorial action against those responsible.

Bernie Grant was a prominent Black British politician known for his anti-racist activism and leadership within local government and Parliament. This letter exemplifies his early efforts to challenge racist groups legally and politically during the 1980s, a period marked by racial tension and the rise of far-right organisations. His work contributed to broader Black British struggles against racism and for social justice.

Source note: The OCR transcript contains minor typographical errors and occasional unclear words but the overall content and intent of the letter are clear and have been carefully interpreted.