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Starmer Hails Rayner as 'Titan' at Miners' Gala

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a powerful tribute to his deputy Angela Rayner at the Durham Miners' Gala, praising her journey from care system to potential deputy prime minister in a major speech.

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Home Office blocks Orgreave papers release

The Home Office has refused to disclose documents related to the 1984 Battle of Orgreave, angering justice campaigners who demand transparency over police conduct during the miners' strike.

Orgreave Inquiry: Why Now and What’s at Stake?

The long-awaited Orgreave inquiry is set to examine the controversial 1984 clashes between police and miners. Here’s what you need to know about its timing, objectives, and the crucial questions it aims to answer.

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