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The Poll Tax - Thatcher's biggest political mistake?
In the spring of 1990 Margaret Thatcher introduced the Community Charge, commonly known as the Poll Tax. Local council rates were replaced with a flat rate paid by every resident regardless of income. This was a huge political mistake, leading to riots and marches across the UK.
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