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Peter Tatchell candidacy endorsed by Labour (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour Party candidate for the Bermondsey by-election, Peter Tatchell, about being endorsed for the candidacy after first being rejected by leader of the party, Michael Foot because of his...
SDP-Liberal Alliance rally (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop; Music; Speech
Report on an SDP-Liberal Alliance rally to try to boost popularity ratings. Speaking are: SDP leader Roy Jenkins; Liberal Party leader David Steel; SDP members including President Shirley Williams. Music by...
Michael Heseltine new defence secretary (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on the appointment of Michael Heseltine to the position of Defence Secretary, from Environment Secretary, looking at his personality, achievements and ambitions. Includes excerpt of speech by...
Bob Mellish criticises Foot and Labour (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with outgoing Labour Party MP for Bermondsey, Bob Mellish, criticising Michael Foot’s leadership of the party and the infiltration of extreme party members into the mainstream. And why he is...
Norman Tebbit on trade union reform (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Employment Secretary Norman Tebbit about new legislation to reform trade unions. Male interviewer not identified. In 2 parts with break in recording.
Trade union reform (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview (with Employment Secretary, Norman Tebbit?) about his plans for trade union reform including secret ballots, and need for them. Male interviewer not identified.
Water workers dispute (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the water workers dispute over wages and vote to reject a pay offer and go on strike. Speaking are: London organiser of the General and Municipal Workers Union (GMWU) Bill Holland(?); Thames Water...
NUM staff dispute (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the protest by staff at the NUM against the policies of NUM leader, Arthur Scargill. The male leader of the white collar section of the union (not identified) talks about Scargill’s treatment of...
Water pipe bursts during workers strike (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Vox pop; Interview
Report on the first casualty of the national water workers strike, a burst water pipe at Eltham Road in London. Local residents talks about how they’re going to cope. Station Officer at Lee Green fire...
Running of Beckton sewage works during strike (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; Special
A worker at Beckton Sewage Works describes the running of the works as they walk round it, and how the water workers strike might affect processes. Male speaker and reporter not identified.