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8 results found for '"John Stokes"' in Contributors.
The year at Westminster, 1978 (1978)
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- Interview; News report; Special; Speech; Vox pop
Highlights of the past year in politics, including the speculation over a general election; the row over pay policy which led to the Winter of Discontent; immigration controls; economic sanctions on...
Tip O’Neill’s remarks on Northern Ireland (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative (opposition) MP John Stokes where he criticises US House Speaker Tip O’Neill for his remark that Britain is playing political football with strife-torn Northern Ireland. Male...
MOD training scheme introduction (1982)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on a Parliamentary debate on the introduction of a Ministry of Defence training scheme for young unemployed people. Speaking are: Defence Secretary John Nott; Foreign Office minister...
Freedom for the Falklands rally (1982)
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- News report; Speech
Report on the Freedom for the Falklands rally in Hyde Park, London. Conservative MPs John Stokes and Tony Buck address supporters of the war. Male reporter not identified.
Prime Minister’s Question Time (1982)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a relatively peaceful Prime Minister’s Question Time that focused on Northern Ireland, the Falklands War, and the health services situation. With contributions from Ulster Unionist, Enoch Powell;...
Political review of the year (1982)
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- Interview; Music; News bulletin; Parliamentary debate; Press conference; Speech
Peter Allen presents a political review of 1982. Topics include Falklands War, resulting nationalism and sinking of General Belgrano Argentine warship; SDP win at Glasgow Hillhead by-election and leadership...
General election - Parliamentary debate (1983)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Richard Dallyn reports on a debate between Labour Party leader Michael Foot and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in Parliament. Foot criticises Thatcher about levels of inflation and unemployment, and over...
Peacock Report on broadcasting (1986)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the Peacock Report about the future of broadcasting, which cost £250,000. The committee rejected Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s proposal to introduce advertising on BBC. Includes excerpts...