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24 results found for '"Derek Hatton"' in Contributors.
Decision makers (1984)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Speech
Decision Makers- abolition of Greater London Council (GLC) and Metropolitan Authorities, and rate capping of local authorities by the Conservative Government, presented by Judith Dawson. Also examines cuts...
Derek Hatton on Liverpool’s budget (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Liverpool Council leader Derek Hatton on the announcement of the city’s budget. Female interviewer not identified.
Liverpool budget meeting ends in uproar (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The Labour group of Liverpool City Council has claimed a victory after its budget proposals were ratified at a council meeting. Deputy leader Derek Hatton says they will do everything possible to avoid...
Derek Hatton on Liverpool budget (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Derek Hatton, leader of Liverpool Council, is interviewed about the city’s budget before mayoral elections in May 1984. He criticises the Conservative Government for limiting Liverpool’s spending, and...
Decision makers (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Decision Makers, presented by Richard Dallyn. Looking at the financial crisis of Militant-run Liverpool City Council, splits within Labour Party ranks, and antipathy towards the council’s Deputy Leader,...
IRN news review of the year (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Special; Speech; Vox pop
Douglas Cameron introduces a review of the news stories of 1985 with award winning reporter Dave Loyn looking back on the year. Stories include air accidents and hijacks; Northern Ireland agreement; baby...
Liverpool City Council climbdown over legal rate (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the climbdown by Labour-controlled Liverpool City Council in its battle with the Government over setting a legal rate (local tax), by reaching a settlement and lifting the threat of bankruptcy over...
Hatton calls for Labour Party support in Liverpool City Council stand (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour deputy leader of Liverpool City Council and Militant tendency member Derek Hatton following a Militant rally at the Albert Hall. Hatton regrets statements made by Labour Party leader...
Labour conference- Kinnock attacks left-wing (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on reaction to leader Neil Kinnock’s keynote speech on 03/10/85 at the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth where he attacked the left-wing Liverpool City Council and Militant Tendency. Includes...
Unions prevent Liverpool council meeting (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a Liverpool Council meeting that had to be abandoned after trade union pickets prevented the Council from giving the workforce protective redundancy notices. Includes sound of protesters; interview...