Yay! Punk revival, 35 years on!


1977 Unemployment running at 5.7%. Young people hardest hit.
2012 Unemployment running at 8.3%. Youth the hardest hit.

1977 Controversy over police "racist" use of "sus" law.
2012 Debate over police use of "racist" stop and search laws.

1977 Household incomes saw a fall of 2.7%.
2012 Household incomes fell by 2.7%.

1977 Queen celebrates silver jubilee.
2012 Queen celebrates her diamond jubilee

1977 Firemen and print workers in pay disputes.
2012 Public services unions line up to reject pension reforms

1977 "Revolution" actually led by fashion gurus, Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm Maclaren
2012 Revival led by Jean Paul Gaultier, Balmain, Burberry and Balenciaga22 Musley Ln