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5 results found for '"Govan"' in Keywords.
Govan shipyard closure planned (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Glasgow Govan Labour MP Andy McMahon stating there will be a confrontation between the Government and the trade union movement if Government goes ahead with plans to close the Govan Shipyard,...
Govan Mbeki release (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the release of political prisoner Govan Mbeki from Robben Island jail in South Africa and possibility revealed by the SA Justice Minister that Nelson Mandela may be released soon. Includes Govan...
Scottish defeat for Labour (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Lynne Mennie reports on the fallout for the Labour Party after they lost the Govan (Scotland) by-election to the SNP with devolution and the poll tax (community charge) key issues. Includes interviews with...
Govan by-election results (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Winning candidate Jim Sillars of the SNP on his victory in the Govan (Scotland) by-election. He says devolution, jobs, housing and getting rid of Margaret Thatcher were major issues. Male interviewer not...
SNP wins Govan by-election (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
The Labour Party is counting the cost of by-election defeat in the Glasgow constituency of Govan this morning, after the Scottish Nationalists swept in with nearly 49 percent of the vote. Victor, Jim...