Campaign to Open Orgreave Inquiry

Campaign to Open Orgreave Inquiry

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The transcript discusses the events at Orgreave in June 1984, where miners clashed with police during a strike. Chris Skidmore and others are calling for a public inquiry into the incident, similar to the Hillsborough inquiry, to uncover the truth about police actions and orders. The transcript highlights the controversy over police conduct and the need for transparency and accountability.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Chris Skidmore in the context of the Orgreave strike?

A journalist covering the event

A miner who supported the strike

A police officer involved in the confrontation

A government official overseeing the inquiry

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Orgreave?

An agreement to end the miners' strike

A new law to prevent future strikes

A violent confrontation between police and pickets

A peaceful resolution between police and miners

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is compared to the Orgreave incident in terms of police tactics?

The Hillsborough disaster

The Toxteth riots

The Poll Tax riots

The Brixton riots

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Orgreave campaigners?

To build a memorial at Orgreave

To organize another strike

To have a public inquiry into the events

To receive financial compensation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bumper Jackson expect from the Home Secretary regarding the Orgreave incident?

Approval of a public inquiry

A new law to prevent future strikes

A denial of any wrongdoing

A public apology