LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Edward Leigh on the state of the Conservative Party

Genre

Interview

TX Date

4 Jun 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:07:38

Description

Interview with former Trade Minister (removed in recent Cabinet reshuffle), Conservative MP Edward Leigh about the state and popularity of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister John Major. He believes the Party can recover from recent tribulations, including economic recession and policy on Europe, and needs a new agenda. Refers to leadership of Margaret Thatcher. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Edward Leigh

Keywords

Politics; Labour Party; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Prime ministers; Economic recession; General elections; Public opinion polls; Political leaders; John Major; John Smith

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