Protest, Poverty and Power: A Case Study of the Anti-Poll Tax Movement
1995 ◽
Vol 43
(4)
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pp. 693-719
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In 1989–90 a regressive local tax, the Community Charge or poll tax as it became known, was introduced by the Conservative government. Its implementation was met by widespread sometimes violent protest, and a systematic campaign of non-payment. In response the tax Was replaced by the more progressive Council Tax. This paper considers the nature of the anti-poll tax protest. Its social base, forms of organisation and tactics are considered in relation to theoretical debates about new social movements and poor people's movements.
1991 ◽
Vol 18
(2)
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pp. 173-205
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2007 ◽
Vol 57
(3)
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pp. 248-263
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