On the recordJune 26, 2026
It would draw a line under the event and show the country that we actually care about our history, culture and great traditions.
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Ian Lavery
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukIt would draw a line under the event and show the country that we actually care about our history, culture and great traditions.
Explaining the significance of granting pardons.
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The Cramlington Train Wreckers was a very significant attempt by eight young striking miners to support the struggle.
It's just not right - it's the last form of acceptable discrimination in this country and it's absolutely ridiculous.
That is why I called for the government to consider a pardon for these lads.
They lived in a time where the wages of themselves and their colleagues had been reduced by 50%, and further reductions were demanded by the mega-rich coal owners.