British pensioner sought asylum in Sweden

Title

British pensioner sought asylum in Sweden

Genre

Interview

TX Date

21 Aug 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:12

Description

70 year-old Derbyshire pensioner, Ken King says he was deadly serious in applying for political asylum in Sweden after being unable to pay his poll tax. (King’s application was rejected). Male interviewer not identified. Originally broadcast on Radio Trent.

Contributors

Radio Trent; Ken King

Keywords

Taxation; UK; Derbyshire; Elderly; England; Community charge; Sweden; Pensioners (older people); Asylum seekers

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