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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