The recent spate of stories in the press about an alleged plot involving 400(!) militants, who it is said are making bombs and collecting arms; plus the raid on the office of the Black Dwarf, should not be dismissed as hysteria or a part of the press silly season.
All of this scare campaign is directed against the activities of the Marxist movement, and particularly against those involved directly in the anti-Vietnam war campaign. However, it may be that such stories are not only designed to prepare public opinion for 'mob violence’ (and we all know what that means) on the October 27th demonstration; the eround may be. being prepared for a witch-hunt campaign demanding arrests and trials.
Upto now the revolutionary left has been able to pursue it activities openly and legally in this country. This may not continue for much longer. France has some lessons for the British bourgeoisie, and they may be preparing to take action before it 'is too late’. At the very least we can expect to see an increase in harassment, arrests, increased fines or prison terms.
Therefore we ask who is plotting against who?