General election - Final campaigning

Title
General election - Final campaigning
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
Jun 1987
Year of production
1987
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Duration
00:04:04
Description
Report in the run-up to the General Election. Bitter exchanges have taken place, mainly over tax policies. John MacGregor criticises Labour, claiming their policies are worthless, whilst Roy Hattersley claims there will be an increase in tax under the Conservatives. Male reporter not identified (poss. Des Fahy).
Contributors
David Steel; Roy Hattersley; David Owen; John MacGregor; Des Fahy?
Keywords
Elections; Politics; Government; Labour Party; Taxation; Economics; Education; Conservative Party; Political parties; Public expenditure; SDP-Liberal Alliance

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LBC/IRN, "General election - Final campaigning". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0050d00131003 (Accessed 09 Jun 2025)