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Paul Stephenson, campaigner known for Bristol bus boycott, dies aged 87

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Paul Stephenson, campaigner known for Bristol bus boycott, dies aged 87



‘True pioneer’ rallied thousands of people in 1960s over company’s refusal to hire black or Asian driversPaul Stephenson, the civil rights campaigner known for his role in the Bristol bus boycott, has died aged 87.Stephenson, who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, was described as “a true pioneer in the civil rights movement” in a statement issued by his family after his death on Saturday night. Continue reading…



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Author : Tom Ambrose

Publish date : 2024-11-03 19:09:54

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