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John Prescott on unemployment figures (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour’s Employment spokesman John Prescott talks about the increase in unemployment levels. He accuses the Government of fiddling the figures. Male interviewer not identified.
Conservative conference - Nigel Lawson on economy (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Conservative Party conference speeches by Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson on tax, inflation, privatisation, unemployment and criticism of Labour Party policy, and by Secretary of State for...
Labour Listens campaign launch (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Kevin Murphy reports on the Labour Party launch of its Labour Listens campaign as a deputy leadership challenge is announced by John Prescott. Includes statements by leader Neil Kinnock; Frank Dobson; Roy...
Tony Benn on deputy leader contest (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Murphy interview with Tony Benn MP, on reports that John Prescott has abandoned his attempt to become the party’s deputy leader following pressure from leader, Neil Kinnock, not to challenge Roy...
Michael Portillo on rail safety (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Transport Minister Michael Portillo on the Talkback breakfast show on the report into the Clapham rail crash; rail safety; and finance for BR in general and for implementing safety recommendations of the...
Channel Tunnel rail link route decided (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on reaction to and implications of Transport Secretary Malcolm Rifkind’s announcement the Channel Tunnel rail link will go via Stratford to King’s Cross rather than through Kent into South London....
Michael Forsyth on unemployment (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Employment Minister Michael Forsyth says figures of falling unemployment show that economic recovery is well under way. He says John Prescott is making himself look ridiculous in saying the real figure is...
Labour Party leadership contest starts (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the race for the leadership of the Labour Party. The candidiates are discussed, with Tony Blair the favourite. Consists mainly of interview with outsider candidate former Labour Treasury spokesman...
Labour Party leadership contest (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Russell reports on the Labour Party leadership campaign. Includes speeches by contenders to the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU)-Tony Blair, Margaret Beckett and John Prescott.
Tony Blair inaugural speech after being elected Labour Party leader (1994)
- Genre
- Speech; News report
Complete speech by Tony Blair following his election as Labour Party leader. Includes him pledging to take the Party to victory in the next general election, but he says it’s the work done by former...