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James Callaghan on political strategy (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Frank Bough interviews UK Prime Minister James Callaghan on BBC1’s Nationwide programme, on his desire for the continuation of his Labour Government. Topics covered include whether or not he needs to call...
Rising crime rate - Merlyn Rees view (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on a meeting of Government and public officials to examine the rising crime rate within the UK. Includes interview with Home Secretary Merlyn Rees. Male interviewer not identified.
8 or 9 percent pay settlement (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Allen of Fallowfield (Alfred Allen), General Secretary of the Union of Shop and Allied Workers (USDAW), on the acceptability of the 8 or 9 percent settlement suggested by the Government...
Profumo documents destroyed - George Brown view (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former Labour cabinet minister Lord George-Brown (George Brown) about the ordering by a UK Prime Minister - either Harold Wilson or Edward Heath - of the suppression and destruction (by Lord...
Edward Heath on Labour Party (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former UK Prime Minister Edward Heath in Grimsby, on the Labour Party and the rise in inflation, covering a Conservative opposition, pension schemes, and how a Conservative government would...
Vote of no confidence in the government (1977)
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- Interview
Interview with a male Conservative MP (not identified) about a call for a change of government, and the need for a vote of no confidence. It looks at the aftermath of a debate and the pull of Labour further...
Vote of no confidence in the government (1977)
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- Interview
Interview with Labour MP and the Leader of the House of Commons, Michael Foot, about a vote of no confidence against the Government. It covers the walk-out of members of the Labour Party and the difficulties...
Labour conference- House of Lords (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male Labour delegate and peer at the Labour Party conference 1977 on the House of Lords in context of party calling for its abolition. Reporter not identified.
Grunwick factory dispute (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Tom Jackson, UPW union leader, is interviewed on postal workers at Cricklewood sorting office blacking mail for the Grunwick factory in support of ongoing industrial action there. He asks them to call off...
Grunwick factory dispute (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Tom Jackson, UPW union leader, is interviewed on the breakdown of talks with the Post Office over the blacking of mail to the Grunwick factory by postal workers in Cricklewood in support of industrial action...