Campaigners for an inquiry into the so-called 'Battle of Orgreave' have vowed to continue their fight.
Members of the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign told a news conference "we regard the gloves as off" in response to Home Secretary Amber Rudd's decision not to look further into violent clashes between miners and police in 1984.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has been heavily criticised after failing to attend parliament to answer questions over her controversial decision not to hold an inquiry into events at Orgreave in 1984.
Labour MPs called out "Where is she?" as Home Office minister Brandon Lewis was left to defend the move in the Commons today.
Former shadow home secretary Andy Burnham suggested it was "revealing" that Ms Rudd "wasn't prepared to come to this House today to justify her decision".
Fellow Labour MP Louise Haigh also added that the Home Secretary had "bottled it" by declining to attend.
Campaigners said "we regard the gloves as off" as they responded to the Home Secretary's decision not to hold an investigation.
In scenes reminiscent of the English Civil War, the Battle of Orgreave split the United Kingdom and changed industrial relations for ever.
The Government has chosen not to hold an inquiry into the conduct of South Yorkshire Police during the so-called Battle at Orgreave.