Trainspotting-Poll tax


What was Poll Tax and why was it introduced into Scotland first?

The Community Charge, commonly known as the poll tax, was a system of taxation introduced in replacement of domestic rates in Scotland from 1989, prior to its introduction in England and Wales from 1990. It provided for a single flat-rate per-capita tax on every adult, at a rate set by the local authority. The charge was replaced by Council Tax in 1993, two years after its abolition was announced. It was introduced into Scotland first as they did not vote for her so she did not lose any votes.

Why do you think the Thatcher government was  so unpopular in Scotland?

It was unpopular in Scotland because the poor people had to pay the same as the rich people and it was unfair, enraging the poor people and the poor people are the many and the rich, the few.

How does the film reflect the social conditions of the day?

this is shown in the movie

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