How the 1984 miners’ strike paved the way for devolution in Wales

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March 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the miners’ strike. In Wales, particularly within the south Wales coalfield, it was more than an industrial dispute. This was a major political event that reflected deeper cultural and economic changes...

Period6 Mar 2024

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  • TitleHow the 1984 miners’ strike paved the way for devolution in Wales
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size800 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date6/03/24
    DescriptionMarch 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the miners’ strike. In Wales, particularly within the south Wales coalfield, it was more than an industrial dispute. This was a major political event that reflected deeper cultural and economic changes
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/how-the-1984-miners-strike-paved-the-way-for-devolution-in-wales-221358
    PersonsMari Wiliam, Marc Collinson