There will be no statutory inquiry or independent review into the notorious clash between police and miners at Orgreave on 18 June 1984, the home secretary, Amber Rudd, has announced.
The brutal clashes between 6,000 police officers from forces across the country and thousands of striking miners during a mass picket at coking works in South Yorkshire was a key moment in the 1980s’ miners’ strike.
Louise Haigh and Sarah Champion, Labour MPs for Sheffield Heeley and Rotherham respectively, shared their disappointment at the news via Twitter.
Absolutely appalling that there will be no inquiry into #Orgreave. Gvt has led campaigners up the garden path to deny justice at the 11th hr
— Louise Haigh MP (@LouHaigh) October 31, 2016
can't believe Government won't have an inquiry into #Orgreave shows contempt Tories feel for South Yorkshire. I'm disgusted @orgreavejustice
— Sarah Champion MP (@SarahChampionMP) October 31, 2016
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