LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Leon Brittan appointed as new EC commissioner

Genre

Interview

TX Date

22 Jul 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:37

Description

Paul Rowley interviews Leon Brittan, who has been appointed as one of Britain’s new commissioners to the European Community. His appointment brought angry scenes to Parliament with Labour MPs calling the appointment cynical. Brittan describes his career change and the challenges which lie ahead; denies he will be Margaret Thatcher’s poodle; and comments on his resignation over the Westland affair.

Contributors

Paul Rowley; Leon Brittan

Keywords

Politics; EEC; UK; Conservative Party; Europe; Tam Dalyell; Resignation (political); Political appointments; Westland Helicopters

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