Poll tax riots

Title
Poll tax riots
Genre
News report; Interview; Vox pop; Speech; Special
TX Date
1 Apr 1990
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:04:45
Description
Simon Bowden reports on the national rally against the poll tax (community charge) in London and the violence that ensued, with chanting and cheers heard. Speakers are National Secretary of the Anti Poll Tax Federation Steve Nally; Labour MP Dave Nellist; Glasgow MP George Galloway; an official steward; demonstrator student Rachel Harvey; other demonstrators. For breakfast show.
Contributors
Dave Nellist; George Galloway; Simon Bowden; Steve Nally; Rachel Harvey
Keywords
London; Political demonstrations; Margaret Thatcher; Police; Political protests; Violence; Riots; Policing practice; Community charge; Local taxation; Rallies (gatherings); Jody calls

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