1927: Welsh miners, 270 marched to London, Supported by local trade councils, The press and government were hostile towards them, 1932: Angered by the introduction of the means test, Involved 3000 people from all around the country, Wanted to present a petition to parliament , Government responded with 2000 polices , Received lots of press attention and generated questions in parliament, Led to spies being used to infiltrate marches, 1936: 12,000 involved, Supported by the leader of the Labour party, Clement Attlee, Joined in London by the Jarrow marchers,

Hunger Marches

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