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8 results found for '"Polaris"' in Keywords.
Polaris base labour dispute (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Union representative Peter Adams on a dispute at the Polaris base on the Clyde. On the offer of a pay rise and pay comparability, believes this is the best offer they can negotiate. Individual unions will be...
Polaris base labour dispute (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Clyde workers’ spokesman Tom Killen on a decision to return to work at Polaris submarine bases following a pay offer. He is asked if he felt they had compromised national security by the stoppage. Blames...
Conservative conference - John Nott on defence (1982)
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- Speech
Speech by Defence Secretary, John Nott at the Conservative Party conference in Brighton, in which he talks about the sacrifice of British seamen during the Falklands War and commits to the retention of...
SDP Conference - David Owen on nuclear weapons debate (1986)
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- News report; Speech
Report on an evening meeting hosted by Social Democratic Party leader Dr David Owen during the party conference in Harrogate, about the Polaris nuclear weapons debate between the SDP and Liberal Parties. The...
David Owen on nuclear policy (1986)
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- Interview
Social Democratic Party leader, Dr David Owen on the SDP-Liberal Alliance rift over nuclear policy and replacement of the Polaris nuclear submarine. Male interviewer not identified.
Zircon affair (1987)
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- Interview
Interview with male Conservative MP (not identified), member of the Committee of Privileges, on the Zircon spy satellites affair; the BBC television documentary and injunction by the Freedom Association...
General election - Margaret Thatcher on defence (1987)
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- News report; Speech
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on defence. She underlines her commitment to Trident as an independent nuclear deterrent, and says that of all the political parties, only the Conservatives have the resolve...
General election - David Owen on defence policy (1987)
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- Interview
SDP leader David Owen is interviewed about defence policy; Polaris nuclear submarine; effect of Labour Party’s non-nuclear policy on Rosyth; during campaign for 1987 General Election. Reporter not...