File labelled 'Poll Tax' containing a range of correspondence and papers on the subject. Includes material dating from before Blunkett became Opposition Spokesman for Local Government in November 1988, which relates to his role as Chair of the Labour Party's Local Government Committee. Includes: correspondence between Blunkett and officials at Sheffield City Council concerning the impact of the poll tax in Sheffield, including copy of a report by the Finance Committee of the Council 'Effects of the Community Charge (Poll Tax)', 1987-1990; draft copies of a confidential report 'Labour's approach to the Poll Tax, the National Business Tax and the reform of local government finances', May 1988; correspondence with members of the public relating to their concerns about the poll tax, 1990; correspondence with South Yorkshire Police and Sheffield Magistrates courts concerning prosecutions for non-payment of the poll tax, 1991; drafts of an article entitled 'Fair Rates - the sensible conculsion', January 1991. Also includes press cuttings and public information publications concerning the poll tax, 1990.