George Young on poll tax

Title

George Young on poll tax

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:00:53

Description

Sir George Young voicing his concern that the government is planning to introduce a community charge (or poll tax) without the consent of Conservative backbenchers. On the party’s manifesto commitment to rate reform, and the unfairness of the proposed new system. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

George Young

Keywords

Politics; Local government; Community charge; Local taxation

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