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66 results found for '"Michael Portillo"' in Contributors.
Enfield Southgate by-election - Michael Portillo on win (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; Tribute
Conservative candidate Michael Portillo says he was confident he would win the Enfield Southgate by-election, but expresses disappointment at the poor turnout, which he blames on the reluctance of older...
Enfield Southgate by-election result - Candidates’ views (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the result of the Enfield Southgate by-election. Conservative candidate Michael Portillo is happy to have won. Campaign managers have blamed the cold weather and aged population for the poor...
Enfield Southgate by-election - Candidates’ press conference (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Elections are taking place in the Greater London constituency of Enfield Southgate, to replace murdered MP Anthony Berry. The main party candidates, Conservative Michael Portillo, Liberal Tim Slack...
Reform of the social security system (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the reform of the social security system, which has been criticised for hitting the poorest in society. Opinions from Janice Turner of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux;...
Clapham rail crash (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with rail minister Michael Portillo on the planned public inquiry into the Clapham Junction rail crash (12/12/88). Male reporter not identified (poss. Douglas Cameron).
Clapham rail disaster inquiry (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Mark Percy reports on the opening of the public inquiry into the Clapham rail disaster; probable cause of the disaster; what the inquiry will cover on more general rail safety issues including overcrowding....
Marchioness disaster (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Vox pop
A summary report shortly after the disaster in which pleasure cruiser the Marchioness sank on the Thames after colliding with the Bowbelle near Southwark Bridge, resulting in many deaths. Includes interviews...
Michael Portillo on Marchioness safety (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
James Matthews interviews Transport Minister Michael Portillo at the Scotland Yard press conference following the Marchioness river boat disaster on the Thames. On the investigation being set up and...
Michael Portillo on Marchioness disaster (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
The transport minister, Michael Portillo, speaks to journalists from the scene at Southwark Bridge as the salvage operation continues on the Marchioness pleasure cruiser after it sunk with at least 29 deaths...
Michael Portillo on rail safety (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Transport Minister Michael Portillo on the Talkback breakfast show on the report into the Clapham rail crash; rail safety; and finance for BR in general and for implementing safety recommendations of the...