Bombings in London and Iraq

Model motion drafted by Iraq Union Solidarity..

We note

• The horrific terrorist bombings in London on 7 July 2005, with the deaths of over 50 innocent civilians, mostly workers.
  
• That al Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the bombings.
  
• That similar groups frequently carry out bombings of innocent workers and civilians in Iraq.
  
• That these bombings are part of a sequence of terrorist tragedies such as New York, Madrid, Baghdad, Bali, Turkey and elsewhere.
  
• That Bush and Blair’s "War on Terror" has caused immense misery, has failed to stop terrorism but has turned Iraq into a battleground for various terrorist networks, to kill, kidnap, and violate innocent Iraqis.

We condemn

Both Bush and Blair’s "War on Terror" and the movements which organise and encourage the bombings, in London, Iraq and elsewhere, which cause great fear, pain and chaos to ordinary people.

We Call For

• Our union to send a message of support to the families of the victims of the London bombings and Iraq bombings if possible.
  
• An end to the occupation of Iraq.
  
• Our union to send a message of support to organisations in Iraq who are struggling for a democratic and secular constitution, and especially to support trade unions and groups campaigning for equal rights for women in Iraq.

We Resolve

• To affiliate to Iraq Union solidarity and send them a donation of £50.
  
• To send a donation of £50 to the TUC Iraq appeal.

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