LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Merlyn Rees on preventing further riots

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:01:51

Description

Interview with Labour Party home affairs spokesman Merlyn Rees about racial tensions and social problems in inner city areas and how to prevent further riots like those in Bristol, following a speech by Ulster Unionist (UUP) MP Enoch Powell on the prospect of further civil unrest. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Merlyn Rees

Keywords

Social conflicts; Social problems; Interethnic relations; Ethnic conflicts; Immigrants; Members of Parliament; Riots; Speeches; Racism; Public expenditure; Ethnic groups; Urban areas; Politicians; Enoch Powell; Asian peoples

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