shes a gonner

[zeebeedee]

What industry? We were lazy and needed a kick up the arse.

So to kick us the arse she put the majority of the north on the dole and the ones who resisted in prison? His did that work?

 

[Ray Stafford]

No I don't, I was born in 1980

It was a pretty rubbish time to be honest, and it probably defined my political outlook. Have a google of the three day week, the winter of discontent or the history of labour relations of that time.

I know that Mrs T is a pretty divisive figure, but its not fair to judge her until you have a feel for what the alternatives were.

 

[zeebeedee]

I hate the woman. I watched everyone round me struggle to live whilst her and her mates enjoyed fine wine!

 

[zeebeedee]

It was a pretty rubbish time to be honest, and it probably defined my political outlook. Have a google of the three day week, the winter of discontent or the history of labour relations of that time.

I know that Mrs T is a pretty divisive figure, but its not fair to judge her until you have a feel for what the alternatives were.

Liverpool stayed that way if not worse for most of the 80's/90's.

 

[stani]

I think the 3 day week was brought about by a very strong union going on strike. This depleted the coal stocks which reduced the available electricity which gave industry a short time.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Liverpool stayed that way if not worse for most of the 80's/90's.

I lived in Scotland and Wales as I was growing up, but never Merseyside, so I didn't see it. I seem to recall that you had a rampantly left wing council in the 80s. What was his name? Hatton?

 

[zeebeedee]

I lived in Scotland and Wales as I was growing up, but never Merseyside, so I didn't see it. I seem to recall that you had a rampantly left wing council in the 80s. What was his name? Hatton?

Derek hatton.

 

[zeebeedee]

Although he wasn't actually in charge just the public speaker, he was bent as a nine bob note!

 

[stani]

Although he wasn't actually in charge just the public speaker, he was bent as a nine bob note!

Your joking!

 

[zeebeedee]

John Hamilton was the council leader at the time had to google that couldn't remember his name.