Hammersmith and Fulham Council gamble with millions

Title
Hammersmith and Fulham Council gamble with millions
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
1 Mar 1989
Year of production
1989
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Duration
00:03:08
Description
Nicky Broyd reports for the AM programme on the Labour leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council Mike Goodman breaking his silence over claims the authority is facing losses of up to £60 million as a result of playing the money markets. Interview with Goodman where he admits difficulties have arisen over the legality of the council’s action but says finances are sound; Conservative councillor Gerald Wombwell accuses the authority of gambling with ratepayers money.
Contributors
Nicky Broyd; Mike Goodman; Gerald Wombwell
Keywords
Politics; Local government; Money; Share dealing; AM (radio programme); Financial markets; Hammersmith and Fulham Council

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LBC/IRN, "Hammersmith and Fulham Council gamble with millions". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0001700400024 (Accessed 09 May 2025)