It isn't necessary to say much about the major topic of conversation and newspaper commentary: all readers of The Week will already have drawn their own conclusions about what to do, and the overwhelming majority of them will be working flat out for a substantial Labour victory. Those who aren't should, This is the season for knocking on doors, end the left wing will only be respected to the extent that it gets on with the job. We hope that all our supporters will be in the forefront.
One small hint, however, might be added. The election period is one of heightened enthusiasm and acute political interest. It will be a pity if the left passes up any changes to provoke thought about the long-range perspectives which are so vital to the healthy growth of the labour movement. An initiative worth taking up has been made by the active group of left wingers who push The Week in Aberdeen, They are calling a special election meeting to discuss the goals before us. Such meetings can contribute positively to the campaign, as well as helping people to work out their bearings. It will be a good thing if every left club, socialist society, or active group will take up one night in this period for a meeting of dedication, at which such matters are discussed. It will be doubly good if in every area there are three or four people, or groups of people, who are provoked into thought on such things in the process.
One word of caution. Good canvassers will stop work at 9.00 p.m. There's no reason why such discussion meetings shouldn't begin then, and carry on until the pubs close. We can think of one or two reasons why they shouldn't be held Carlicreceece