All ancient history. Although for the record, Manton Pit where I worked voted not to strike and the union delegate was sent to the conference accordingly. ken Capstick and Arthur Scargill came out to face the cameras after the meeting and told the world the pithead ballot was unanimous in favour of a strike.

Then Scargill wondered when a couple of Manton lads set about having NUM funds sequestrated.

Perhaps an example of solicitors acting for workers?

No political philosophy is valid without democracy. Scargill was dangerous and the last person we needed to ensure the future of mining. His legacy? 20,000 members when he took over his grace and favour London pad. Almost bugger all members when he refused to hand it back.

I have said elsewhere in Mudcat that I keep two bottles of champagne on hand. Not good ones but cheap plonk One is called Margaret and the other Arthur. Just in case I need two on the same day....