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Grunwick factory dispute (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Sharp reports on the arrest of Arthur Scargill, miners’ union leader, at the Grunwick factory mass picket. Violence is increasing at the pickets and there is criticism of police action particularly...
Grunwick factory dispute - Maurice Jones arrest (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Chris Finnerty, APEX spokesman on his meeting with Maurice Jones, editor of Yorkshire Miner, who was arrested and alleged police threats at Wembley Police Station in a letter to Arthur Scargill, after...
Brian Hayes show (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Discussion; News bulletin; Phone-in; Advertisement
Leader of the Yorkshire division of the NUM, Arthur Scargill joins Brian Hayes to discuss the pay increase for miners, and other policies of the Labour Party. Scargill is also challenged by members of the...
Len Martin angry at bonus scheme rejection (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Len Martin, General Secretary of the Nottingham Miners’ Association, shows his anger at the rejection of the productivity bonus scheme. He claims Arthur Scargill’s underhand tactics caused this, and says...
Sir Derek Ezra on NCB profits (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, talks about NCB’s profits despite its difficulties. Male interviewer not identified.
Joe Gormley on Yorkshire mine safety workers (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Joe Gormley, President of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), denies turning down a better production bonus offer for Yorkshire safety workers in favour of a nationwide agreement. He rejects accusations...
Conservative conference - Day’s debates (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Poetry; Speech
Vivian White reports on debates on economics and incomes policy, foreign affairs, and energy policy, at the Conservative Party conference in Brighton. Speaking are: Sir Keith Joseph, industry spokesman and...
Gormley to step down from NUM leadership (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Joe Gormley stepping down as NUM leader. Includes interviews with Gormley who refuses to comment on who will replace him; Joe Whelan on the battle between the two candidates (Mick McGahey and...
Gormley steps down as NUM leader (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Scottish mine workers leader Mick McGahey reacts to the news of Joe Gormley’s resignation as President of the NUM and on his hopes to win the post although facing tough competition from Arthur Scargill.
Scargill wants NUM presidency (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
NUM leader Arthur Scargill is interviewed about his desire to become the new President of the National Union of Mineworkers when the current President, Joe Gormley, confirms his retirement date.