LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Norman Fowler steps down as Tory chairman

Genre

Interview

TX Date

16 Jun 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:11

Description

Interview with Conservative Party Chairman Sir Norman Fowler on his decision to step down from the position to concentrate on his backbench duties for his constituency of Sutton Coldfield. He comments on the timing of the announcement, describes his achievements in the role and why he took it up in the first place. He doesn’t want to be a minister again but says he has enjoyed the job which has in the past been known as a poisoned chalice. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Norman Fowler

Keywords

Politics; Conservative Party; Politicians; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Sutton Coldfield

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