Title

Attempt to oust David Mellor

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

18 Mar 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:02:31

Description

Jeff Collins reports on the constituency attempt to oust David Mellor as MP for Putney following revelations of his extra-marital affairs and controversy over his outside interests. Includes Putney Conservative Association Chairman David Fanthorpe announcing rejection of the motion calling for a new candidate at the next election; interviews with Mellor; Donald McKenzie who tabled the motion.

Contributors

David Mellor; Jeff Collins; David Fanthorpe; Donald McKenzie

Keywords

Conservative Party; Ethics; Members of Parliament; Political corruption; Extra-marital sex; David Mellor; Putney

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