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Margaret Thatcher - Poll Tax

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ibus246
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Margaret Thatcher - Poll Tax Dec 30, 2016 6:03:50 GMT via mobile

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Post by ibus246 on Dec 30, 2016 6:03:50 GMT

For those on here who remember the Poll Tax riots and the atmosphere at the time may want to read the cabinet papers which have been just released which are sure to make fascinating reading.

The likelihood of seeing something like that particular spout unrest today is unlikely - especially in London.

Link to news article here: National Archives: Thatcher's poll tax miscalculation
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38382416

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