LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Ken Livingstone on abolition of GLC

Genre

News report; Interview; Advertisement

TX Date

1 Apr 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:19:03

Description

Former Greater London Council leader Ken Livingstone - interviewed the morning after the council’s abolition - on its demise, his feelings, his radical politics, his views on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, his future, and how he relaxes. He plans to write a book on the story of the GLC, and to work for the Labour Party. Clip also includes an advertisement, a description of the GLC farewell festivities and a news update on the Hampton Court fire. Ends with music. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Deeley).

Contributors

Ken Livingstone; Peter Deeley?

Keywords

Politics; London; Local authorities; Local government; Labour Party; Margaret Thatcher; Fires; GLC; Parliamentary candidates; Historic buildings; Celebrations; Governance; City councils; Hampton Court

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