40 years on the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign is demanding an inquiry to put an end to the decades of lies and cover-ups. Rally and march with them on Saturday, June 15th.
Tag: Miners’ Strike
When miners took on the state in their fight for jobs and communities
An insightful run-down of the miners' struggle and the lessons for today by Peter Arkell, co author of 'Unfinished Business: The Miners’ Strike for Jobs 1984-5'
The defeat of the miners’ strike 40 years ago ushered in the era of neoliberalism
During the annual Karl Marx Graveside Oration, John Hendy KC, spoke on the miners' strike and the terrible legacy of neoliberalism that followed their defeat.
What Miners’ fought for 40 years ago we must all fight for today – Ian Lavery MP
40 years on, there are still crucial lessons to be learnt from the miners' strike and their historic and inspiring fight against Thatcher, writes Ian Lavery MP.
Building the left 40 years after the miners’ strike – Morning Star Conference
Next month will mark 40 years since the beginning miners’ strike. The Morning Star host a conference on Saturday to analyse the movement today and reflect on their historic struggle.