Battle Of Orgreave Protests in Westminster

Battle Of Orgreave Protests in Westminster

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The video discusses the miners' strike of the 1980s, focusing on the Battle of Orgreave, where thousands of pickets clashed with police. It highlights the call for an inquiry into the violence, with campaigners lobbying the Home Secretary. Personal accounts of the day reveal the brutality experienced by miners. Despite the passage of time, the scars remain in the community. Campaigners remain hopeful for a public inquiry, with South Yorkshire Police expressing support. The video concludes by reflecting on the lasting impact of the events on the former mining community.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the delegation's visit to Westminster?

To celebrate the anniversary of the miners' strike

To lobby for a public inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave

To demand compensation for the miners

To discuss future mining projects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What injury did one of the former miners suffer during the Battle of Orgreave?

A dislocated shoulder

A sprained ankle

A fractured skull

A broken arm

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the police respond to the striking miners at Orgreave?

They retreated from the scene

They used water cannons

They charged with horses and batons

They negotiated peacefully

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the meeting with Amber Rudd regarding the public inquiry?

A decision was promised by the end of October

The campaigners were disappointed

An immediate inquiry was announced

The inquiry was officially denied

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What remains at the site of the Orgreave incident today?

No physical traces of the event

A museum dedicated to the strike

The original cooking plant

A memorial for the miners

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