LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Ashdown on Lib Dems, Britain and politics

Genre

Interview

TX Date

12 Sep 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:11:46

Description

Mike Carlton interviews Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown, following his closing address at their Bournemouth conference which gave a gloomy view of Britain’s current state. He comments on the recent riots in deprived areas of Newcastle and Bristol and proposed links with unemployment and class. Also reacts angrily to the statement the Liberal Democrats won’t get anywhere at the elections unless they work with another party in a hung parliament. Outlines his proposals for proportional representation and where the party is going now. And makes some predictions about the next general election.

Contributors

Paddy Ashdown; Mike Carlton

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Crime; Media; Police; Political conferences; Violence; Unemployment; David Owen; Political parties; Adolescents; Conferences; Proportional representation; Electoral reform; Riots; Liberal Democrats; Unemployed youth; Bournemouth; General elections; Public opinion polls; Newcastle; Election campaigns

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