LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Geoffrey Howe replies to economic policy critics

Genre

News report; Speech; Special

TX Date

9 Oct 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

Report on a Croydon by-election speech by Geoffrey Howe, Chancellor, replying to critics (including former Prime Minister Edward Heath) of the Conservative Government’s monetarist economic policy. With excerpts of speech and Right to Work hecklers heard. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe; Peter Murphy?

Keywords

Government; Economics; Conservative Party; Monetary policy; Unemployment; Political parties; Edward Heath; Economic policy; Government policy; National economy; Election campaigns; Economic conditions; Croydon

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