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Solidarity demo in London

Title
Solidarity demo in London
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1981
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Duration
00:04:27
Description
Report on a demonstration in Hyde Park, London, protesting against the banning of the Solidarity trade union in Poland and the imposition of martial law by the authorities (20/12/81). Speaking are Shirley Williams, SDP MP; Philip Whitehead, Labour MP; Piotr Iglikowski, Secretary, British Solidarity Campaign; Jozef Garlinski. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Shirley Williams; Piotr Iglikowski; Jozef Garlinski; Philip Whitehead
Keywords
London; Trade unions; Political protests; Demonstrations; Poland; Solidarity; Military government; Hyde Park

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