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Public glad Thatcher gone (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Sophie Dekker interviews a delighted member of the public outside 10 Downing Street at an impromptu party by Labour supporters after Margaret Thatcher’s resignation. He believes the Labour Party now has a...
Impromptu party outside No 10 to celebrate Thatcher going (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Sophie Dekker reports from Downing Street on reaction after Margaret Thatcher’s decision to resign- flowers left by some to commiserate but Labour supporters can be heard holding an impromptu party and one...
John Major takes up office as Prime Minister (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech
Midday news with Catherine Kelly, who announces that John Major is the new Prime Minister following his meeting with the Queen. Includes John Major making a short speech about his vision for the future;...
A look at the new Prime Minister, John Major (1990)
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- News report; Interview; Speech
Summary of the life and political career of new Prime Minister John Major. Includes interview with him on suprise at his promotion to the Foreign Office last year; speech as Chancellor on joining the ERM;...
MPs on John Major winning Tory leadership contest (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
A selection of Conservative MPs welcome John Major’s victory in the Conservative Party leadership contest: Tony Marlow who was the first person to criticise Margaret Thatcher; Michael Heseltine supporter...
Speculation on John Major’s new cabinet (1990)
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- News report; Interview
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster for LBC Newstalk Breakfast on speculation by Tories on the new cabinet under new Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister John Major and on role for Michael Heseltine...
Neil Kinnock on John Major winning the Tory leadership contest (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock reacts to John Major winning the Conservative Party leadership contest. He says he is Thatcher mark 2. Claims Labour Party will win next general election which he wants to...
Anthony Favell says John Major will make great Prime Minister (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Anthony Favell, John Major’s former Parliamentary Private Secretary says Major is the right man for the job (of Prime Minister) following his winning the Conservative Party leadership contest, and pays...
John Major to be new Prime Minister (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
David Hunt, Welsh Secretary, a Michael Heseltine supporter, says the Conservative Party will unite behind John Major who has won the leadership contest. He wants a role for Heseltine in the cabinet and...
Huntingdon reaction to John Major becoming new Prime Minister (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Report on reaction in Huntingdon (his constituency) to John Major becoming Prime Minister. Including interview with Peter Brown, John Majorâs agent and secretary of the Huntingdon Conservative...