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What was the Battle of Orgreave, and why has the government launched an inquiry into it?

The UK’s home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has announced a full inquiry into the Battle of Orgreave, a large, violent clash between the National Union of Mineworkers and South Yorkshire police that took place over 40 years ago.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2025

The government should act now to stop the police destruction of archived evidence

Letters: Edward Rees KC and Dr Keith Flett express their outrage at the actions of Northumbria police in destroying files on the Battle of Orgreave

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2025

Police’s disposal of miners’ strike documents ‘deeply worrying’ – Lucy Powell

Documents related to the so-called Battle of Orgreave are said to be amongst those destroyed by Northumbria Police.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025