Two local activists write on why this inquiry must deliver the long delayed justice to striking miners demonised and attacked by the police.
Tag: Miners’ Strike
Orgreave: the fight for truth and justice continues
The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign held a rally in Sheffield last weekend to mark the 41st anniversary and call for a public inquiry to finally be held.
Campaigners reiterate need for Orgreave Inquiry to start soon
Following a meeting with the Home Secretary, the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign have emphasised the urgency of beginning a public inquiry.
Book Review: Recollections of the Miners’ Strike
Peter Latham on Hilary Cave's book 'Recollections of the Miners' Strike': a fascinating account of her experience of the dispute from inside the NUM.
Remembering Anne Scargill, 1941-2025
Heather Woods and Betty Cook pay tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of their friend and comrade Anne Scargill.
Resist The State Attacks on our Democratic Rights
How do we oppose the increasingly repressive measures of the British state against protesters? Ben Hayes previews a session at the 'Socialism or Barbarism' Dayschool on March 29th.
40 Years on from the Miners’ Strike – Voices from the Struggle on the Lessons for Today
Activists came together with voices from the strike and campaigners from today's movement to mark 40 years since the Miners' Strike.
The Government Must Deliver on Promise of Orgreave Inquiry
Miners attacked by the police and campaigners from the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign met with the Home Secretary to press the urgent need for an inquiry.
Arthur Scargill – 1985 NUM Conference Speech
"History will vindicate our action" - read Arthur Scargill's historic speech to the NUM Conference after the Miners' Strike in 1985.
Workers’ Rights and Palestinian Freedom at the Miners’ Gala
Adrian Weir, Campaign for Trade Union Freedom, reports back from a spirited Durham Miners' Gala, where the union movement showed they're ready to hold the new government to account.