Title

Roy Jenkins on EEC and possible new party

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:15:51

Description

Interview with former President of the European Commission, Roy Jenkins, speculating on the problems in Europe. As a splinter group begins to form within the UK Labour Party, he suggests he would work with any radical socialist breakaway party. Male interviewer not identified. First interview since leaving office.

Contributors

Roy Jenkins

Keywords

Politics; Labour Party; Margaret Thatcher; EEC; UK; Referenda; Conservative Party; Agricultural policy; Socialism; Political parties; David Steel; Common Agricultural Policy; Political allegiance; Europe; Party politics; SDP; Michael Foot; Political leaders; Budget contributions

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