LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Merle Amory appointment - Controversy

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

8 Nov 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

Report on reaction to the controversial appointment of black secretary and Brent Council deputy leader Merle Amory to the London Transport board by the Labour-controlled Greater London Council. Includes interview with GLC leader Ken Livingstone. Female reporter not identified (poss. Jo Andrews?).

Contributors

Ken Livingstone; Jo Andrews?

Keywords

London; Local authorities; Labour Party; London Transport; GLC; Public transport; Employment; Women; Black peoples; Merle Amory; Keith Bright; Councillors

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