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27 results found for '"Charles Kennedy"' in Contributors.
Decision makers (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
Decision Makers looks at the life of new MPs in the House of Commons, after 150 new MPs were elected in the general election. Richard Dallyn presents. Includes interview with Charles Kennedy MP and other new...
SDP conference (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the Scottish SDP assembly at Troon with subjects covering Gaelic language, Britain’s membership of the EEC, NHS and over prescription of drugs. Wih speeches from delegate John Munro, MP Roy...
SDP Conference-merger with Liberals debated (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report on the SDP Conference, 1987; on debate over decision to merge with the Liberal Party which ended with a vote overwhelmingly in favour; speeches/interviews by/with Rosie Barnes; Ian Wrigglesworth; Roy...
Alliance policy document redraft (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Paul Rowley reports on a controversial policy document produced by the two leaders of the SDP â Liberal Alliance, Robert Maclennan and David Steel. They were forced to redraft their strategy paper...
SDP vote on merger with Liberals (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Emma Udwin reports on the first day of an SDP rally in Sheffield where delegates are preparing to vote on possible merger with the Liberal Party. Includes speeches by Shirley Williams; Lady Seear (Beatrice...
Paisley by-election results (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Election coverage
Stephanie West reports for LBC Newstalk breakfast on Labour Party wins in by-elections in Paisley North and South in Scotland but with majorities cut by the SNP. Includes speech by winning Paisley North...
Charles Kennedy new Lib Dem president (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with new Liberal Democrats President, 30-year-old Charles Kennedy, who has scored an overwhelming victory in a members’ ballot. On how he sees his role after he officially takes up the post in...
PM Major 11 weeks in charge (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Prime Minister John Major has, in his first 11 weeks in charge, governed over a recession, rising unemployment, an assassination attempt on the Cabinet and the Gulf war. Members of Parliament give their...
Political views on 1991 budget (1991)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Spencer reports for LBC Newstalk on reaction to the Budget and its reduction in poll tax (community charge) levels which may help the Conservative Party in any upcoming general election, and the...
Hospitals apply for trust status (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Government reforms to the NHS and political disagreement over their popularity. Junior Health Minister Stephen Dorrell on the list of 113 applicants applying for trust status in the second wave....