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219 results found for '"House of Commons"' in Keywords.
John Stonehouse press conference (1975)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press statement by John Stonehouse MP, about the date fixed for his committal proceedings, following newspaper revelations about his extra-marital affair and his faked suicide.
Lord Byers on electoral reform (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Byers talks about electoral reform within the House of Commons. He criticises the Labour Party, and says the Commons is unrepresentative and very left wing. Male interviewer not identified.
First live broadcast from Parliament (1975)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Special; Speech
Ed Boyle presents two clips from the House of Commons. The first is an extract from the first live broadcast from Parliament (09/06/75). The second is a Commons debate on publication of former cabinet...
First live radio House of Commons broadcast (1975)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Special
First live broadcast of UK Parliament on radio, 09/06/75. The presenter is Peter Allen. The speakers include Harold Wilson, Prime Minister; Margaret Thatcher, Leader of the Opposition; Jeremy Thorpe, leader...
House of Commons TV broadcasts rejected (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour politician Philip Whitehead on MPs’ rejection of TV broadcasting from Parliament in favour of possible radio transmission. Male interviewer not identified.
Marcus Lipton on his planned retirement (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Marcus Lipton on his announcement of his planned retirement, and a review of his parliamentary life with Tony Tucker.
Disorderly conduct in the House of Commons (1976)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Ed Boyle and Peter Allen report on a particularly disorderly sitting of the House of Commons (27/05/76). With contributions from Conservative Michael Heseltine, Scottish nationalist Winnie Ewing, and Liberal...
No confidence vote (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Ed Boyle reports from the House of Commons on a no confidence vote in the Government. Labour, with Liberal Party support, defeated the motion by 322 votes to 298 - a majority of 24.
Barbara Castle retirement (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Barbara Castle MP, about her retirement from the House of Commons and why she has chosen to stand down during a period when Labour government is in trouble. Male interviewer not identified.
Conservative conference - Edward du Cann speech (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Edward du Cann at the Conservative Party conference 1977, on the role of Parliament in scrutinizing public expenditure.