LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Parliament’s reaction to Iraqi invasion of Kuwait

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

7 Sep 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:33

Description

Des Fahy reports on Parliament’s reaction to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Defence Secretary Tom King talks about the possibility of sending more troops to the Gulf; Shadow Defence Secretary Martin O’Neill supports the Government and calls for support for British troops; Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd talks about returning form the area and how the Government will not forget about the hostages, and how Britain cannot rely on the United Nations for swift action; Shadow Foreign Secretary Gerald Kaufman talks about Labour’s support but says he will not be voting for a blank cheque for future action.

Contributors

Tom King; Gerald Kaufman; Douglas Hurd; Des Fahy; Martin O’Neill

Keywords

Government; Margaret Thatcher; Parliament; War (concept); Wars (events); Kuwait; Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Saddam Hussein

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