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28,816 results found for all records.
Lesbian MP dismissed from constituency (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Labour MP Maureen Colquhoun has been dismissed from her constituency of Northampton North; friends and colleagues have attributed her dismissal to her sexuality. A protest ensued (we hear the singing of...
Hattersley on beating inflation (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection, Roy Hattersley, on the subject of beating inflation. He says inflation will drop to a single-figure rate in the near future, and discusses the pay...
Liberal-Labour pact continues (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Ed Boyle reports on the decision to continue the Liberal-Labour (Lib-Lab) pact after a debate on the issue of proportional representation. Includes interviews with Liberal leader David Steel; Liberal MP...
Oppenheim cautious at fall in unemployment figures (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative politician Sally Oppenheim discusses the fall in employment figures. She says the Government will only achieve its targets for a short time before figures rise again, which would be nothing more...
Prior on willingness to consult with TUC if elected (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP James Prior interview in which the upcoming general election is discussed. He says that the Conservatives would have a good relationship with the trade unions, and would be quite happy with...
Rees on proportional representation in Europe (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Home Secretary Merlyn Rees in which he discusses the issue of getting British MPs into the European Parliament. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Ed Boyle).
Right to strike denied for higher wages proposal (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Malcolm Rifkind in which he suggests that by denying workers their right to strike in exchange for higher wages, essential services will not be affected. He describes the...
Redevelopment of Docklands (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary of State for the Environment, Peter Shore discusses the redevelopment scheme focusing on London’s Dockland area. Shore claims the scheme will create jobs and regenerate the area for the future,...
Smith reacts to proportional representation defeat (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal Cyril Smith gives his reaction to the defeat of the proportional representation issue. He also claims the Liberal-Labour coalition should end immediately. He says David Steel has a secure future...
David Steel on European Court PR verdict (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal Party leader David Steel discusses Britain’s defeat in the European High Court over the proportional representation issue. Steel says it could not be made into an election issue, but it is a sad...