Scargill

British

/ ˈskɑːɡɪl /

noun

Arthur. born 1938, British trades union leader; president of the National Union of Mineworkers (1982–2002). He led the miners in a long and bitter strike (1984–85), but failed to prevent pit closures

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Mr Scargill said there was a "lesson" for all trade union leaders today.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2024

Former miners' leader Arthur Scargill was the guest of honour at a rally marking 40 years since the year-long strikes.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2024

Now 84, Mr Scargill remains a controversial figure who divides public opinion.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2022

Mr Scargill urged trade union leaders to take lessons on solidarity from their forebears.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2022

Ned Scargill, mind your office, good fellow, and break me that deer.

From The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest by William Harrison Ainsworth

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