Title

Controversial rally at GLC’s County Hall

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

8 Dec 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:03:41

Description

Report on the controversial rally held at GLC’s County Hall in support of striking miners, organised by ten black London groups. The speakers include: organiser Alex Biswas; Sinn Fein representative for England, Gerry McLaughlin; Palestinian Workers Federation representative, Michele Abdul Massey(?). Female reporter not identified (poss. Jo Andrews).

Contributors

Alex Biswas; Gerry McLaughlin; Michele Abdul Massey(?); Jo Andrews?

Keywords

London; Strikes; Labour disputes; PLO; GLC; Councils; Sinn Fein; Coal miners; Black peoples; Coal Strike (1984-1985); Meetings; Rallies (gatherings); Donations; Strikes (events); Black People’s Solidarity with Miners; Palestinian Workers Federation

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