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Heseltine makes u-turn on poll tax

Title
Heseltine makes u-turn on poll tax
Genre
Speech; Parliamentary debate
TX Date
5 Dec 1990
Year of production
1990
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Duration
00:01:23
Description
Michael Heseltine’s first speech to the Commons as new Environment Minister makes what is seen as a massive u-turn on the much hated poll tax (community charge) saying he would like to investigate the best way of raising money for local government with the help of the Opposition. Much jeering heard.
Contributors
Michael Heseltine
Keywords
Politics; Local government; Political systems; Party politics; Community charge; Local taxation

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