There was a debate with the Militant Tendency as to whether or not to cease working within the Labor Party and the majority of the group decided to do so , although a minority around Ted Grant broke away to form Socialist Appeal . In 1991 , there was a debate within the Militant tendency as to whether or not to cease working within the Labor Party . At a special conference 93 % of delegates voted for the `` Open Turn '' , although a minority around Ted Grant broke away to form Socialist Appeal and remain in the Labor Party ; Ted Grant 's supporters internationally formed the International Marxist Tendency .