TAUNTON
DEANE STOP THE WAR COALITION - PRESS RELEASE
Monday 18th March 2003
CALL TO PEACE VIGIL EMBARGO IMMEDIATE
Taunton Deane Stop
the War Coalition (TDSTWC) are seriously concerned about
the increasing risk of war and recent developments for example the
ultimatums that Blair and Bush have issued to the UN.
Steve Bush, joint co-ordinator
of TDSTWC said “In the event of war breaking
out we urge people to join with us in a vigil for peace”. He added
“ the
vigil will take place near the Market House in the centre of Taunton on
the
first 6pm following the outbreak of war”.
The group will continue to
campaign for peace, our immediate plans include
sending a coach to Fairford on Saturday, 21/03/03. The coach will leave
from Castle Green at 9.30a.m. and tickets at a price of £8(£4
concessions)
may be obtained by calling Steve Bush on 07976641304.
Steve Bush focusing on the
role SW bases urged “people to be aware of the
fact that bombing raids will be launched from this country - Fairford.
We
are sending a coach to draw attention to this and express our objection
to
such a possibility.”
For more information about
TDSTWC contact Steve Bush on 07976641304, or Alan
Debenham on 01823 321304 or just come along to our weekly meetings at
the
Perkin Warbeck, East St, from 6.30pm each Monday.
Jan
Cave
Media Liason TDSTWC
QUOTES
TDSTWC - Steve Bush said “we support
the demonstration that is planned for
Saturday 22/03/03 in London and wish it success. The Taunton Deane group
will continue to campaign for peace in these difficult times”
UNISON
- Nigel Behan of Somerset County Branch said “Somerset County
Branch
recently adopted a motion to affiliate to the stop the war coalition -
see their website for further details of the motion and UNISON statements
on the Iraq crisis - www.somersetcountyunison.org
We as a trade union do not support either Saddam Hussain or the hypocritical
stance adopted by Bush and Blair. We further note the disarray created
within the Labour Party and urge all Trade Unionists to attend the Fairford
Demo or
London Demo this weekend.
SOCIALIST PARTY
- David Moody said “Bush and Blair may have amassed 250,000
troops but the forces of peace have millions worldwide to counter the
terror
they will unleash on the Iraqi people”.
TAUNTON STUDENTS
AGAINST THE WAR - James said “The young people
of this
country have no vote and they have tried in vain to speak to those who
represent them in parliament, now all we can do is take direct non-violent
action against the war criminals who have snubbed the youth population”