16 JANUARY 1926, Page 3

The various unions are showing great independence, a jealous respect

for their own organizations, and also, as we think, very good sense. It is vain for Labour to complain that any organizations started by the com- munity to protect itself against industrial paralysis are provocative if Mr. Cook is allowed in Labour's name to start a lighly provocative organization. He has shown by his speeches that he wants his Grand Alliance to be definitely class-conscious and aggressive.

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