Title

Tony Benn speech on Labour policies

Genre

Speech

TX Date

3 Dec 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:01:27

Description

Speech by Labour MP and former cabinet minister Tony Benn, at a Camden Town rally for miners, in which he criticises the policies of the Conservative Government, and speculates on an alternative Labour manifesto. He also refers to the ongoing miners’ strike.

Contributors

Tony Benn

Keywords

Politics; London; Trade unions; Government; Labour Party; Strikes; Labour disputes; Health services; Economy; Conservative Party; Unemployment; NHS; Employment; Political parties; Public services; Economic policy; Coal miners; Health policy; Nuclear weapons; Nuclear disarmament; Defence policy; Missiles; Government policy; Coal Strike (1984-1985); Meetings; Rallies; Strikes (events)

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