You may see the emergence of a new political party from the body of the trade union movement which represents a very clear-cut socialist alternative policy and which gives expression to the views of the trade union movement in parliament. — Arthur Scargill Copy Share Image
If youve got an industry where youve got massive investment, it doesnt matter whether you bring in alternative supplies. You still lose the money… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
All too often miners, and indeed other trade unionists, underestimate the economic strength they have. — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
There's a feeling that strength is determined by the size of a union. That clearly is nonsense. — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
Contrast that with the call of the Liberal Democrats in April, when they were prepared to call upon the British people to participate in… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
I have never been an idealist - that implies you aren't going to achieve something. — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
If you've got an industry where you've got massive investment, it doesn't matter whether you bring in alternative supplies. You still lose the money… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
We will pave the way for a transformation and roll back the years of Thatcherism...We will turn economic ruin into economic recovery, and above… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
The trouble with the Labour Party leadership and the trade union leadership, they're quite willing to applaud millions on the streets of the Philippines… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
The trade unions and the Labour Party... failed miserably. Instead of giving concrete support, and calling upon workers to take industrial action, they did… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
Parliament itself would not exist in its present form had people not defied the law. — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
You may see the emergence of a new political party from the body of the trade union movement which represents a very clear-cut socialist… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
The labour movement had the best opportunity in 50 years to transform not merely an industrial situation and win an important battle for workers… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
I wouldn't vote for Ken Livingstone if he were running for mayor of Toytown. — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
Yet what you need is not marches, demonstrations, rallies or wide associations, all of them are important. What you need is direct action. The… — Arthur Scargill Copy Share
