LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Poll tax riots

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Special

TX Date

1 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:53

Description

David Piper reports on the riots that broke out at the national rally against the poll tax (community charge) in London. Includes live report near Charing Cross station by Piper as the riots take place with shouting heard, and views of demonstrator.

Contributors

David Piper

Keywords

London; Political demonstrations; Police; Political protests; Violence; Riots; Community charge; Local taxation; Rallies (gatherings)

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