LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Iain Sproat on racial violence in inner cities

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Jun 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:19

Description

Iain Sproat, Conservative MP for Aberdeen South, on racial tension in inner cities, following violence in the East End of London. Sproat says immigration should be stopped for at least the next five years. He says the Conservative Party will support his plans but he cannot speak on behalf of Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Iain Sproat

Keywords

London; Margaret Thatcher; Interethnic relations; Ethnic conflicts; Conservative Party; Immigration; Violence; Racial discrimination; Riots

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