1/4 Chubz – Cut Me Down (Official Video)

In 1984 Thatcher’s government planned mass pit closures. In part it was revenge for the successful miners’ strike of 1974 and in part it was a plan to break trade unions and forever further the exploitation of workers. The miners went on strike attempting to defeat these aims but Thatcher used unimaginable violence, conspiracy and lies. The strike ended in 1985 with closures proceeding.

Today, the conspiracy goes on; the Tory government will not allow justice to be done. They refuse to hold a public inquiry, rightly believing it would tarnish the memory of Thatcher, especially the truth concerning the Battle of Orgreave when the most horrific, unprovoked violence occurred.

I’m proud to be associated with the 1/4 Chubz; too young to remember 1984/85 but able to see how the injustice goes on, how the exploitation of workers worsens, and able to write a stunning protest song about it.

1/4 Chubz – Cut Me Down (Official Video)

Intense, seething post punk grunge, driving guitars, soaring chorus and hook, passion, rage, honesty, in all the right measure – top video – great band.
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1/4 Chubz in a scene from the official Cut Me Down video.

Eric Newbigging from Oakley, Fife, at the Battle of Orgreave. Injuries inflicted by the police.

Eric Newbigging from Oakley was one of 95 miners put on trial for rioting, a crime punishable with life imprisonment. All 95 were acquitted.

Lesley Boulton at Orgeave. Another iconic photograph from a shameful day in British history. Photo by John Harris.

Only a few tickets are still available

See the magnificent 1/4 Chubz and hear Cut Me Down live as they play a full set this Friday at Whanga Records’ studio, Dunfermline. Aaron Wright and TwinsTown complete the bill. Only a few tickets remain unsold.

Email whanga@whanga-records.com or message/speak to Stuart Barrett or Craig Birrell for an advance ticket at £10. It’s £15 on the door but looks like it’ll be sold out very soon.

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