LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Dickson Mabon leaves Labour

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Oct 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:54

Description

Interview with former energy minister Dr Dickson Mabon who explains his reasons for leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP. In 2 parts. Peter Sissons? interviews. Followed by interview with Scottish Labour MP Dennis Canavan reacting to the defection- interviewer not heard.

Contributors

Peter Sissons?; Dennis Canavan; Dickson Mabon

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Labour Party; Political conferences; Political parties; Conferences; Members of Parliament; Political allegiance; SDP; Politicians; Denis Healey; Political leaders

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