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Poll tax riots

Title
Poll tax riots
Genre
News report; Vox pop; Special
TX Date
1 Apr 1990
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:01:53
Description
David Piper reports on the riots that broke out at the national rally against the poll tax (community charge) in London. Includes live report near Charing Cross station by Piper as the riots take place with shouting heard, and views of demonstrator.
Contributors
David Piper
Keywords
London; Political demonstrations; Police; Political protests; Violence; Riots; Community charge; Local taxation; Rallies (gatherings)

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