Title

Thatcher on Nigel Lawson resignation

Genre

Interview; Press conference

TX Date

27 Oct 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:21

Description

Press interview with UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, following the resignation of Chancellor Nigel Lawson. She says she is still firmly in control, her policies remain unchanged and it’s business as usual, despite the resignation and subsequent cabinet reshuffle. Thatcher has nothing but praise for Lawson. The interview probably took place on a visit to Blackfriars Foundry in London.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher

Keywords

Economics; Conservative Party; Economic policy; Nigel Lawson; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political)

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