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Harold Wilson on election announcement (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson on the announcement of a general election date of 10/10/74. He speaks about the problems the new Labour government inherited and how to solve them, the economic...
Michael Foot campaign speech at Sidcup (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Election campaign speech by Michael Foot, Employment Secretary in the Labour Government, in response to an address by Conservative Party leader Edward Heath in his Sidcup constituency. Covers media...
Disclosure legislation for companies plans (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Campbell Adamson of the CBI on a new bill requiring disclosure of companies’ future plans to government and trade unions. Concerns over disclosure to trade union officials of confidential...
Don Ryder on British Leyland and its future (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with businessman and Labour peer Sir Sydney (Don) Ryder, on the current problems at British Leyland, achievements, his report and proposals. Says without further public finance the company is...
Sid Weighell on possible rail strikes (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
NUR leader Sid Weighell is interviewed about the possibility of rail strikes taking place. He claims everything is being done to avoid industrial action, but the strikes will go ahead if the Prime Minister...
Sir William Ryland on profit increases and Post Office Users’ Council (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Post Office chairman Sir William Ryland speaks on behalf of the Postal workers regarding the Post Office pension scheme. They believe the Government should be making up the deficit. As profits rise in the...
Tom Jackson on TUC and six-pound limit (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Tom Jackson, General Secretary of the Union of Post Office Workers, discusses the Government’s offer of a six-pound pay rise for Postal employees, and the problems associated with inflation-linked salaries.
Return of teachers after William Tyndale strike (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on the end of a strike by teachers at the William Tyndale Primary School in Islington, north London, following criticism and threats after a damning ILEA report into educational standards. Includes...
Sid Weighell on railway cuts (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with National Union of Railwaymen leader Sid Weighell, on Environment Secretary Anthony Crosland and the Labour Government’s proposed cuts in expenditure leading to the possible closure of a...
Chrysler agreement with UK (1975)
- Genre
- Speech
Unidentified Chrysler spokesman reads a statement on the agreement between Chrysler and the British Government.