Labour Party Black Sections 1988 motions

This document records the motions and amendments discussed at the 1988 Annual Meeting of the Labour Party Black Sections held at Manchester Town Hall. It highlights key political issues and campaigns supported by the…

Labour Party Black Sections 1988 support to Bernie Grant

This document records the Labour Party Black Sections’ formal endorsement of Bernie Grant in 1988. It expresses full support for his role in discussions with Labour Party leadership and reaffirms a commitment to securing…

Labour Party Black Sections

This document outlines the aims and achievements of the Labour Party Black Section, a group formed to increase Black representation within the Labour Party and advocate for strong anti-racist policies. It highlights their organizing…

The Softly Softly Way to Westminster

This document is an interview and profile titled “The Softly Softly Way to Westminster” featuring Bernie Grant, a prominent Black British Labour politician and activist. It explores his perspectives on racism within the Labour…

Labour Party Black Sections briefing

This document is a briefing from the Labour Party Black Sections, dated 1987, outlining their political activities and strategies within the Labour Party. It highlights their support for Black candidates in the National Executive…

Hattersley clashes with Grant on Black Section

This document reports on a heated dispute within the Labour Party over the formation of “black sections,” groups aimed at increasing political participation among Black communities. Bernie Grant, a prominent Black Labour politician, planned…

Letter from Bernie Grant on Birmingham MP clash

This document is a letter written by Bernie Grant responding to criticism from Birmingham MPs regarding his participation in a meeting aimed at encouraging Black people to engage with the Labour Party. In the…

Letter from Birmingham MPs 1987

This document is a letter dated April 3, 1987, from five Birmingham Labour MPs and Councillor Bernie Grant, written to Bernie Grant. It addresses Grant’s planned visit to Birmingham for a meeting on ethnic…

Black Sections letter on immigration control

This 1987 letter from the Labour Party Black Sections outlines their firm opposition to immigration control policies affecting Black communities. It highlights their commitment to campaigning on immigration issues and working alongside Black MPs…

Motion passed by NEC

This document records a motion passed by the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on 25 March 1987. It addresses concerns about a conference held by the Labour Party Black Sections in Nottingham, condemning…