Councillors in Barnsley urge government rethink over Orgreave inquiry

Councillors in Barnsley are calling on the Home Secretary to review her decision not to hold a public inquiry into the the so called Battle of Orgreave.

Amber Rudd chose not to review the policing of pickets at the coking plant during the miners strike in 1984 last October.

Amber Rudd chose not to have an inquiry in October Credit: PA

The motion is to be discussed at the full council meeting on Thursday 2nd February and it is expected to receive overwhelming support.