Plant workers’ demonstration against Leyland Daf receivership

Title
Plant workers’ demonstration against Leyland Daf receivership
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
5 Feb 1993
Year of production
1993
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Duration
00:02:35
Description
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Leyland Daf, which is going into receivership following the insolvency of Daf’s Dutch parent company. Scott Ellis reporting from the demonstration by plant workers in Leyland, in defence of their jobs. Includes the Bishop of Burnley, James Milner, on his fears for the community; local Conservative MP, Robert Atkins arguing there should be no government subsidy; Union convener Derek Bullen crticising Atkins’ presence and also addressing the rally. Reaction from demonstrators.
Contributors
Robert Atkins; Scott Ellis; James Milner; Derek Bullen
Keywords
Companies; Trade unions; Demonstrations; Motor vehicle industry; Bishops; Insolvency; Leyland Daf

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