Miners who were convicted during 1984-85 strike should be pardoned, says MP
by David Lynch
Dec 19, 2023
2 minutes
Miners who received criminal convictions during the 1984-1985 miners strike should be pardoned, ministers have been told.
The strike saw unionised coal miners across the UK take industrial action against the closures of pits by Government agency, the National Coal Board.
The year-long action saw violent clashes
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