Scargill marks 40th anniversary of miners’ strike

Arthur Scargill, the former leader of the National Union of Mineworkers, marked the 40th anniversary of the miners’ strike with a speech in front of a crowd of supporters.

The miners’ strike, which began in 1984 and lasted for over a year, was a pivotal moment in the history of the British labor movement. The strike was a response to the closure of coal mines and the resulting loss of jobs in mining communities.

In his speech, Scargill praised the bravery and solidarity of the miners who took part in the strike, and called for continued action to protect the rights of workers.

The anniversary was also marked by a series of events and commemorations in mining communities across the country, with many people reflecting on the impact of the strike and its lasting legacy.