LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Tommy Sheridan on poll tax riot in London

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Apr 1990

Year of production

1990

Play audio

To listen to the audio files, please log in.

Duration

00:04:06

Description

Chairman of the All Britain Anti-Poll Tax Federation, Tommy Sheridan is interviewed about last week’s demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London. Sheridan expresses disappointment that the protest ended in violence, but largely blames Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher for instituting the poll tax (community charge) in the first place, and the police for launching an assault on a largely innocent crowd. He expresses distrust in Government and police inquiries, saying the Federation will be holding its own. There are plans for future demonstrations, even in London, although probably in a larger venue than Trafalgar Square, where they will try to peacefully quell any action on the part of potential troublemakers. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tommy Sheridan

Keywords

London; Political demonstrations; Margaret Thatcher; Police; Violence; Riots; Policing practice; Community charge; Local taxation; Trafalgar Square; All Britain Anti-Poll Tax Federation

The copyright of audio recordings in the LBC / IRN Digitisation Archive is owned by Global Radio UK Ltd.