Poll tax rally turns violent

Title

Poll tax rally turns violent

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

2 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

Peter Plisner reports on Tommy Sheridan from the All-Britain Anti-Poll Tax Federation, organisers of the national rally in London against the poll tax (community charge), condemning the riots that happened but also the police for escalating the violence- includes comment from Sheridan. Also views from protesters Maggie Duff and organiser Eddy McFarlane(?). And on continuing campaign against the poll tax.

Contributors

Peter Plisner; Tommy Sheridan; Maggie Duff; Eddy McFarlane(?)

Keywords

London; Political demonstrations; Police; Political protests; Violence; Riots; Policing practice; Community charge; Local taxation; Rallies (gatherings); All-Britain Anti-Poll Tax Federation

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