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104 results found for '"Membership"' in Keywords.
Enoch Powell on EEC (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by former Conservative cabinet minister Enoch Powell on UK membership of the EEC and the governmentâs renegotiation on EEC taxes. It looks at how the United Kingdom should be exempted from...
Enoch Powell on election and not standing (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Conservative MP Enoch Powell talks to George Gale about the general election which has been called and his decision not to stand. He also comments on voting according to party policy on UK membership...
Shirley Williams resignation threat (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Shirley Williams on her threat of resignation over the issue of EEC membership should a referendum lead to Britain’s withdrawal from the community.
Christopher Soames on EEC (1975)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Sir Christopher Soames, European Commissioner, on the question of British membership of the European Economic Community prior to a UK referendum on 06/06/75.
Harold Wilson on first year in government (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Prime Minister Harold Wilson, interviewed on the current affairs television programme World in Action, speaking on his first year in government; the threat of economic disaster; inflation; his election...
Edward Heath on the EEC (1975)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Conservative Party leader Edward Heath in which he reiterates the necessity of UK support for membership of the EEC prior to a referendum. Accuses the opposing MPs of stirring up...
EEC membership debate (1975)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the EEC membership debate prior to a UK referendum. Includes excerpt from press conferences with Barbara Castle Secretary of State for Social Services producing a bag of shopping from Brussels and...
Edward Heath as Prime Minister (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Overview of Edward Heath’s time as Prime Minister (1970-74), and personal tragedy with speeches by and interviews with him. Contributions from Teddy Taylor MP and Conservative politician Willie Whitelaw....
EEC referendum (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Unidentified male reporter briefly traces the history of the UK’s efforts to join the EEC, and considers the views of politicians and members of the public on the forthcoming referendum (1975?) including...
Callaghan in favour of continued EEC membership (1975)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
James Callaghan, Foreign Secretary, speaks in favour of the UK remaining a member of the EEC. He says the outcome of the referendum vote - whichever way it goes - will not involve the Government’s...