Anti-poll tax demonstration in Swindon

Title

Anti-poll tax demonstration in Swindon

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Speech; Special

TX Date

2 Mar 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:42

Description

Report on public reaction to the Government’s poll tax plans, from the scene of a local government meeting in Swindon. Council leader Tony Hussey criticises Environment Secretary, Chris Patten; an angry, chanting crowd storms the meeting at which the local poll tax is being set. Rebecca Broxton reports.

Contributors

Rebecca Broxton; Tony Hussey

Keywords

Government; Taxation; Public opinion; Demonstrations; England; Protest movements; Wiltshire; Community charge; Cabinet ministers; Chris Patten; Swindon

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