Title

Tony Blair first address as leader to Labour conference

Genre

News report; Speech; Tribute

TX Date

4 Oct 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:00

Description

Tony Blair has made his his first address as party leader to the Labour Party Ccnference. Following a tribute to the late leader, John Smith, he repeatedly attacks the Conservative Party, reminding delegates of Margaret Thatcher’s words upon winning the 1979 election before spelling out some of the items on Labour’s political agenda, including the national minimum wage. Drivetime’s Mark Phillips reports.

Contributors

Tony Blair; Mark Phillips

Keywords

Labour Party; Wages; Wage policy; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political conferences; Political leadership; Political parties; Conferences; Minimum wage; Speeches; Political leaders; John Smith; Drivetime (radio programme)

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