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Welcome to another episode of Talking History.

In this episode, I (Peter Farrelly) will explore one of the most under-researched movements in modern British politics: Civic society’s resistance to Margaret Thatcher’s controversial Poll Tax.

Drawing from ongoing PhD research, this episode examines how a wide coalition of unions, churches, charities, voluntary organisations joined forces to challenge the Community Charge — a campaign that shaped public opinion, mobilised mass resistance, and ultimately contributed to the tax’s downfall.

In this episode, we explore:

⚡ How civic society framed the Poll Tax as a threat to fairness and democracy

⚡ The role of unions, churches, and voluntary groups in national resistance

⚡ How these coalitions influenced policy, media narratives, and public perception.

This is a must-watch for anyone interested in:📚 British political history🗳️ Social movements & public protest🏛️ Thatcherism and the late 20th-century state🎓 Modern history research and public history📺

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