LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Tony Benn on deputy leader contest

Genre

Interview

TX Date

19 Jan 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:03:12

Description

Peter Murphy interview with Tony Benn MP, on reports that John Prescott has abandoned his attempt to become the party’s deputy leader following pressure from leader, Neil Kinnock, not to challenge Roy Hattersley for the post. Tony Benn says any attempt to prevent the democratic process is wrong.

Contributors

Peter Murphy; Tony Benn

Keywords

Elections; Labour Party; Political parties; Party politics; Neil Kinnock; Democracy; John Prescott

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