Catalogue Number
NMLH.2021.145
Object Name
Sticker
Title
Democracy for London Save the GLC
Date
around 1986
Description
A round sticker with a black background and an outline of the Greater London area in red. The sticker reads "Democracy for London" in white letters around the edges of the stiker and "Save the GLC" in white text in the middle.
The GLC (Greater London Council) was a local government branch for the London area that ran between 1965 to 1986. It was abolished by Margaret Thatcher and its powers devolved into several local borough councils. Prior to its abolition, the GLC, lead by Labour politician Ken Livingstone, implemented a number of socialist policies and aimed to implement more. Some of its ambitions included a reduced tube fare for Londoners and a solution to the unemployment crisis. Many feel that Thatcher's decision to devolve the powers of the GLC was politically motivated, as the GLC presented the biggest challenge to Conservative leadership in the London area.
