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Distribution of poll tax leaflets can continue

Title
Distribution of poll tax leaflets can continue
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
16 May 1989
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:02:58
Description
Report following the High Court’s ruling that the Government’s poll tax leaflets can continue to be distributed to households in England. Reaction from Dave Picton, Labour leader of Greenwich Council, which brought the action on the grounds the leaflets were misleading and an abuse of public funds. Female reporter not identified.
Contributors
Dave Picton
Keywords
Local authorities; Local government; Public finance; Legal decisions; Public expenditure; Community charge; Local taxation; Publications; Central government; Public information; High courts; Greenwich Council

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