Title

Commons debates action against Saddam Hussein

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

6 Sep 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Des Fahy reports from Westminster on an emergency Commons sitting on the Gulf crisis and possible military action against Saddam Hussein. Speeches by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Labour Party leader, Neil Kinnock- expresses caution at taking action without having full UN authority, a sentiment supported by former Prime Minister, Edward Heath.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Edward Heath; Neil Kinnock; Des Fahy

Keywords

UN; House of Commons; Economic sanctions; Military operations; Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein

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