| 词条 | Hands Across Britain |
| 释义 |
| title = Hands Across Britain | image = | image_size = | caption = | date = {{start date|1987|05|03|df=y}} | time = 3:00pm | place = London to Liverpool | coordinates = | also known as = | cause = | first reporter = | filmed by = | participants = | outcome = | reported deaths = | reported injuries = | reported missing = | reported property damage = | burial = | inquiries = | inquest = | coroner = | suspects = | accused = | convicted = | charges = | verdict = | convictions = | publication bans = | litigation = | awards = | url = | blank_label = | blank_data = | blank1_label = | blank1_data = | blank2_label = | blank2_data = | website = | notes = }} Hands Across Britain was a mass protest campaign against unemployment held on 3 May 1987 in which an estimated 250,000 people held hands in a human chain along a path across London and Liverpool that stretched 350 miles. Organised by the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Methodist churches, the event was based off and named after Hands Across America which held a similar event across the continental United States. Reaction to the protest was mixed; with campaign organisers marking the event as a "success" despite large gaps in areas in England with others including political leaders labeling the event as a "publicity stunt". BackgroundThe event was organised as part of a four-month campaign by the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Methodist churches to focus attention towards the effects of social, emotional, spiritual and economical effects of unemployment. Other factors included the encouragement of discussion of realistic policies for the reduction in the number of unemployed and an attempt to change the mood from hopelessness and despair to hope and determination within the United Kingdom.[1] The campaign was also aimed to assist with the attention of employers to find talents among the unemployed.[2] Media personality and charity fundraiser Jimmy Savile was named the president of the campaign and it was announced that it would take place on 3 May to coincide with Jobs Day.[3] At the time of the start of official campaigning in January 1987, 11% of people were unemployed in the United Kingdom.[4] Support was garnered from Cardinal Basil Hume,[1] along with more than 60 celebrities which included Glenda Jackson and Sting.[5] Support also came from the political spectrum with the General Secretary of the Union of Communication Workers Alan Tuffin and the General Secretary of the Trade Union Congress Norman Willis.[6] EventHands Across Britain began after an inaugural service concelebrated by the Archbishop of Liverpool Derek Worlock, bishop David Sheppard and Free Church of England moderator John Williamson at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. Archbishop Worlock said that the protest was not political in nature.[7] The chain began at 3:00pm on 3 May 1987 GMT at Hope Street in Liverpool and ended in Downing Street in London.[7] An estimated 250,000 people are believed to have taken part in Hands Across Britain in a human chain that stretched for {{convert|350|mi}}. This was despite initial figures which suggested around 350,000 people would participate and was mainly down to large gaps in areas such as Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent, Milton Keynes and Derby where figures stated around 6 to 500 people had joined the human chain in those areas.[6] It was also attributed to inclement weather conditions.[8] Savile broadcast his BBC Radio 1 show from Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire where he highlighted the additional problems that were faced by unemployed disabled people.[9] ReactionDespite the large gaps in areas of England, campaign organiser Molly Meachan said that the demonstration had been a "success" and was at 10 Downing Street to protest at Unemployment Levels. Unemployed Workers' Charter spokesman Marc Fisher said that Hands Across Britain would be regarded as a "publicity stunt".[6] Sheppard asserted the issue of unemployment should be a primary concern in that year's general election.[8] References1. ^1 {{cite web|title=Home News: Hands Across Britain|url=http://archive.thetablet.co.uk/article/2nd-may-1987/26/home-news|publisher=The Tablet (Tablet Publishing Company)|date=3 May 1987|accessdate=8 April 2014}} 2. ^{{cite web|title="Hands across Britain" HC Deb 03 February 1987 vol 109 cc607-8W|url=http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/written_answers/1987/feb/03/hands-across-britain#S6CV0109P0_19870203_CWA_320|publisher=Hansard|date=3 February 1987|accessdate=8 April 2014}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=Hands Across Britain. 20 January 1987|url=http://www.pinterest.com/pin/125186064614181117/|accessdate=20 May 2014}} 4. ^{{cite news|title='Hands across Britain' to work for jobs|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2457&dat=19870119&id=HaxJAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dg4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=5122,4080317|newspaper=Bangor Daily News (Bangor Publishing Company)|date=19 January 1987}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Hands-Across-Britain" To Campaign for Jobs|url=http://www.apnewsarchive.com/1987/-Hands-Across-Britain-To-Campaign-for-Jobs/id-1be9fbc68ea8febdf6a15822506fe81d?SearchText=Jimmy+Savile;Display_|publisher=Associated Press|date=18 January 1987|accessdate=8 April 2014}} 6. ^1 2 {{cite news|title=Missing links in Hands Across Britain's human chain|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2507&dat=19870504&id=_Y1DAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OFkMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4021,748364|newspaper=The Glasgow Herald (Newsquest)|date=4 May 1987}} 7. ^1 {{cite web|title=Britain's hands link in support|url=http://archive.catholicherald.co.uk/article/8th-may-1987/3/britains-hands-link-in-support|publisher=The Catholic Herald|date=8 May 1987|accessdate=8 April 2014}} 8. ^1 {{Cite news|url=http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A117631790/GPS?sid=wikipedia|title=Broken links in 'Hands Across Britain' chain|date=4 May 1987|work=The Times|subscription=yes|access-date=19 September 2016|via=General OneFile}} 9. ^{{cite news|title=Bridge of Sighs: jobless span cities|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19870505&id=ynZWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0eQDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5287,3635782|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media)|date=5 May 1987|accessdate=20 May 2014}} 1 : 1987 in England |
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