Title

Hurd on standing for Tory leadership contest

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:00:21

Description

Douglas Hurd speaks to press explaining why he is putting his name forward for the Conservative Party leadership contest following the resignation of Margaret Thatcher- he believes he can unite the party and this is what it desperately needs.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd

Keywords

Elections; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Prime ministers; Resignation (political)

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