LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

General Election - Denis Healey controversy

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

2 Jun 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:03:04

Description

Report on a pre-General Election controversy over remarks made by Labour deputy leader Denis Healey suggesting that Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is glorying in slaughter over Britain’s military success during the Falklands War. Also examines the latest employment figures. Speakers include: Margaret Thatcher; David Steel, Liberal leader; Michael Foot, Labour leader; William (Bill) Rodgers, SDP. Female reporter not identified (poss. Judith Dawson).

Contributors

William Rodgers; Margaret Thatcher; David Steel; Michael Foot; Judith Dawson?

Keywords

Elections; Labour Party; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Liberal Party; Political parties; SDP; SDP-Liberal Alliance; Falklands War (1982); War (concept); General elections; Political coalitions; Denis Healey; Wars (events); Election campaigns; General Belgrano (ship)

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