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Thatcher resigns (1990)
- Genre
- News report
Nicky Broyd reports from Westminster on Margaret Thatcher having a brief audience with the Queen to explain her resignation but speaking to press only via a written statement.
Thatcher resigns (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Peter Murphy reports from Westminster on a Parliamentary session following Margaret Thatcher’s decision to resign this morning which began with a huge cheer. Tributes were paid -Labour Party leader Neil...
Max Bygraves tribute to Thatcher (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Music
Report on Max Bygraves penning a tribute to Margaret Thatcher following her decision to resign. Includes excerpts of the song So Long Maggie and interview with Bygraves. Female reporter not identified.
Thatcher’s last days in the Commons (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Paul Rowley sums up one of Margaret Thatcher’s last appearances in the House of Commons after she resigned. She is heard responding to a mischievous suggestion by Dennis Skinner and thouroughly enjoys the...
Hard day for Thatcher following resignation announcement (1990)
- Genre
- News report
Nicky Broyd reports from Downing Street on Margaret Thatcher looking tired and drawn after a long day following the announcement of her resignation this morning. Denis Thatcher and John Major both looked well.
Iraq will not gloat over Thatcher’s resignation (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
James Bays reports from Baghdad on reaction to Margaret Thatcher’s resignation from Iraq’s Minister of Information Latif Nussayif Jassim- he says he won’t insult her now as he has before. 14,000...
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 new prime minister (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Election coverage; News bulletin
London Talkback radio 8’o clock news bulletin read by Annie Webster announcing John Major as the new Prime Minister following a close ballot and Douglas Hurd and Michael Heseltine deciding to withdraw....
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)
- Genre
- 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;...