Title

Terry Waite release

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

19 Nov 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:10

Description

Political correspondent Peter Russell reports from Westminster on political reaction to the news Church of England envoy Terry Waite has been freed by his kidnappers from captivity in Beirut, the Lebanon. Also looks at the controversial policy of the Conservative Government with claims of inaction. Includes Downing Street statement by UK Prime Minister John Major; reaction from Liberal Democrat MP, Sir David Steel; Labour Party leader, Neil Kinnock. Broadcast on LBC Newstalk FM Breakfast show.

Contributors

David Steel; Neil Kinnock; John Major; Peter Russell; LBC Newstalk

Keywords

Terrorism; Political parties; Church of England; Lebanon; Beirut; Hostages; Diplomats; Abduction; Terry Waite

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