Title

General election - Kinnock speech in Birmingham

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

May 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:04:05

Description

Report on Labour leader Neil Kinnock’s speech at Birmingham Town Hall in the 1987 General Election campaign. He quotes the characters of Charles Dickens, in comparison to the members of the current cabinet, in an attempt at comedy. He claims his manifesto will look to help the young, and will help businesses expand. Also leads singing of We Shall Overcome. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Neil Kinnock

Keywords

Elections; Labour Party; Social security; Conservative Party; Political manifestos; Adolescents; Pensions; Birmingham; General elections; Charles Dickens; Election campaigns

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