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1,393 results found for '"Parliament"' in Keywords.
Robert Maxwell on life and times (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with publisher and former Labour MP Robert Maxwell on his life and career. Covers the way the press invades his private life; his thoughts on bringing in a new Scottish paper; advertising; his...
William Craig after his re-election (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Ulster Vanguard founder William Craig on his victory in the general election and winning a seat in the UK Parliament- the East Belfast constituency.
Northern Ireland elections and Ulster Assembly (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Northern Ireland Secretary Merlyn Rees about the planned schedule for elections for the Ulster Assembly. He speaks about the different parties and what they want from the ballot.
Christopher Mayhew changes party (1974)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on the press conference featuring MP Christopher Mayhew about his decision to quit Labour for the Liberals. He speaks about the Liberal-Labour alliance, how the divisiveness of the party had got...
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...
A J P Taylor on corruption in public life (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with historian A J P Taylor on corruption in politics and public life. He speaks about the problem of corruption in local politics, the Marconi scandal and the impact on political careers from...
Gerry Fitt speaking after his re-election (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
SDLP leader Gerry Fitt thanks people after his re-election as MP for Belfast West.
European Parliament and Westminster (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former UK Prime Minister and Conservative MP Edward Heath, on the subject of the European Parliament and the EEC. The MPs at Westminster are under pressure being in the Westminster Parliament...
Queen opens conference (1975)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Queen Elizabeth II at the opening of the Inter-Parliamentary Union conference at the House of Commons in Westminster.
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.