Colonial Question
LSI did not have the same anti-imperialist approach as the communists and were generally supportive of colonialism. For example, the participation of the British Independent Labour Party in the communist-sponsored League against Imperialism caused a controversy within LSI, and the ILP was asked to break its ties with the League. However, the support of the LSI for colonialism was not complete. Regarding the Rif War the second LSI congress, held in Marseille August 22–27, 1925, adopted a resolution calling for support to the independence of the Rif and urging the League of Nations to accept the Republic of the Rif as a member.
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