The poll tax rebellion in Haringey

Haringey anti-poll tax poster

Great pamphlet about the successful fight against the poll tax in Haringey, north London. Produced by Haringey Solidarity Group in 1999, this pamphlet gives an excellent snapshot of the struggle in one London Borough.

Digitised by libcom.org in December 2012

Attachments

Poll Tax Haringey.pdf (1.74 MB)

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