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From Peterloo to Orgreave, the state always looks after its own
We must keep up the pressure for an inquiry into the terrible events at Orgreave and make sure that truth and justice prevail, says KATE FLANNERY

IT IS an honour for the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign to be attending the 135th Durham Miners’ Gala this year. 

To be at the Big Meeting again, the largest annual gathering of trade unionists in Britain, gives us all a great opportunity to meet up with comrades and friends, old and new across the country in the beautiful city of Durham to celebrate mining communities, the mining industry and trade unionism.

The links we have with the National Union of Mineworkers and the Durham Miners Association are immeasurable. 

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