James Callaghan broadcast on election date

Title
James Callaghan broadcast on election date
Genre
Speech; Special
TX Date
7 Sep 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:04:53
Description
Broadcast by Prime Minister James Callaghan, intended to quell speculation over the timing of the next general election following press and parliamentary speculation over a possible Autumn date. Volume level is high.
Contributors
James Callaghan
Keywords
Elections; Politics; Government; Labour Party; James Callaghan; Prime ministers; General elections

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