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Geoffrey Howe on Government economic policy (1980)
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- Interview
Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe responds to criticisms of the Government’s monetarist economic policies, and talks about current labour relations. Interviewer not heard.
Robert Kilroy-Silk on Government economic policy (1980)
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- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Labour MP, Robert Kilroy-Silk who criticises Government economic policies and the callous attitude of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher towards the unemployed.
Francis Pym on strength of NATO (1980)
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- Interview
Defence Secretary, Francis Pym on the need for a strong UK defence capability as part of NATO, to act as a deterrent against Soviet aggression. Female interviewer not identified.
Tom Torney on suicide of Ian Sherlock (1980)
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- Interview
Tom Torney, Labour MP for Bradford South, on the increased number of prison suicides - with particular focus on the case of Ian Sherlock, who hanged himself in Brixton Prison in 07/80. Male interviewer not...
Reg Prentice on aims of BPTUAA (1980)
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- Interview
Conservative MP and social security minister Reg Prentice on a hunger strike organised by a militant group calling itself The British Pensioners and Trade Union Action Association (BPTUAA), which has...
Christopher Price on Labour open letter in Guardian (1980)
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- Interview
Labour MP for Lewisham, Christopher Price on divisions within the Labour Party following the publication of an open letter in the Guardian (01/08/80) signed by cabinet ministers David Owen, Bill Rodgers, and...
Death of a Princess - Effect on UK-Saudi trade relations (1980)
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- Interview
Unidentified male member of the Chamber of Commerce on the reopening of trade relations with Saudi Arabia following a diplomatic row over the screening of the ATV television documentary, Death of a Princess....
Tony Benn on Joker of the Year award (1980)
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- Interview
Labour MP, Tony Benn on receiving the Joker of the Year award from the Cartoonists’ Club of Great Britain. Female interviewer not identified.
James Callaghan on Welsh steel closures (1980)
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- Interview
Labour leader James Callaghan challenges Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over reports over the closure of Port Talbot and Llanwern steel works. Male interviewer not identified.
Lord Carrington on Afghanistan (1980)
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- Interview
UK Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington (Peter Carington) on the current situation in Afghanistan after the Soviet invasion of the country, following his visit to the Middle East, India, and Pakistan. Male...