[Marxism] New SSP Motion On Scottish Independence And Internationalism

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The following motion will be proposed at the next Scottish Socialist Party 
Conference in the new year.



MOTION FOR CONFERENCE

Conference reaffirms the Party's commitment to waging the struggle for 
Scottish independence under the banner of anti-imperialism, internationalism 
and 
republicanism. As a socialist party in the tradition of John Maclean and James 
Connolly we uphold the aforementioned principles, and in so doing recognise the 
common enemy of all humanity at this point in our history as US imperialism 
and its allies. 

We reaffirm our commitment to the international struggle against US 
imperialism and its determination to force neoliberalism to every corner of the 
planet. 
Standing in solidarity with the people of Iraq, Latin America, Africa, and 
oppressed peoples and communities everywhere, we understand that a key ally of 
US imperialism in the North East Atlantic is the British State, formed in the 
interests of a ruling class comprising English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish 
members, and which denies genuine self-determination to the four nations on 
these 
islands. 

Therefore, even whilst working with non-socialists on the issue of 
independence, we recognise that the minimum demand necessary to ensure that 
independence 
must be for a republic, with the abolition of all crown powers and the 
monarchy; and a withdrawal from NATO and the closure of all imperialist 
military 
bases on Scottish soil.

As part of this campaign we seek allies amongst the working class and 
anti-unionist democrats in England, Wales and Ireland who also understand the 
need to 
break up the British State in the interests of the working class throughout 
these islands and all engaged in struggle against US imperialism 
internationally.

END.



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