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25 results found for '"Government ministers"' in Keywords.
Winston Churchill MP on being appointed Shadow Defence Minister (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Winston Churchill MP on being appointed Shadow Defence Minister. He says there is disquiet within the armed forces about their future, and whether they will have the equipment to do the job. He also says he...
John Stonehouse parole - Mother’s reaction (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Rosina Stonehouse (former Mayor of Southampton), the mother of former UK minister John Stonehouse (imprisoned for faking his own death), reacting to the news of his parole. Male interviewer...
Resignation of Ezer Weizman (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the resignation of Israeli Defence Minister, Ezer Weizman over defence cuts. Prime Minister Menachem Begin may choose either Ariel Sharon or Moshe Arens as his successor. Male reporter not identified.
Murder trial of Edgar Tekere (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the trial of Zimbabwean politician Edgar Tekere, one of Robert Mugabe’s senior government officials. The Prime Minister of Mozambique made a state visit on 04/08/80, and was greeted by Tekere...
Ian Baker on Edgar Tekere murder trial (1980)
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- Interview
London lawyer Ian Baker on his defence of the former Zimbabwean cabinet minister Edgar Tekere following his arrest on murder charges. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Sharp).
Keith Speed on dismissal (1981)
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- Interview
Navy Minister, Keith Speed on the events leading to his being sacked by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Male interviewer not identified.
Government defence spending debate (1981)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on Government defence spending. Defence Secretary, John Nott, Labour leader Michael Foot and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher take part in a House of Commons debate. Male reporter not identified.
Norman Tebbit on Cabinet reshuffle (1986)
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- Interview
Conservative Party Chairman, Norman Tebbit on a Cabinet reshuffle, with Keith Joseph being removed as Education Minister, Kenneth Baker being appointed and Nicholas Ridley taking over his post as Environment...
Edwina Currie egg warning (1988)
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- News report; Interview
Report by Gareth Furby on the comments by UK junior health minister, Edwina Currie, warning customers not to use raw eggs for fear of salmonella infection. Also includes interview with Penny Annand, WI,...
David Hunt is new Welsh Secretary (1990)
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- Interview
Political correspondent Paul Rowley interviews the new Welsh Secretary David Hunt on his new position, his predecessor Peter Walker and his old job as Local Government Minister including introducing the poll...