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UN passes resolution allowing use of force against Iraq (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Woodley reports from New York for LBC Newstalk breakfast on the UN passing a resolution to allow the use of military force against Iraq if Saddam Hussein does not remove his troops in Kuwait by a 15th...
Release of 15 British hostages from Iraq (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
UK Labour MP Tony Benn has secured the release of 15 British hostages from Iraq. Some of the released speak of their reaction and guilt for those left behind: Julian Mucullah(?); Dave Sorrowell(?) from...
Harry Secombe to visit troops in Gulf (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Music
Rob Carter reports on announcement that comedian and singer Harry Secombe is to fly out to the Gulf on 16th December to lift the spirits of the British troops. He speaks about his mission and hopes to bring...
Scottish by-election results (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Geoff Sizinski(?) reports for LBC Newstalk breakfast on the results of the by-elections in Paisley North- won by the Labour Party with an increase in votes for the SNP, shortly after John Major became Prime...
British Aerospace to make 5000 redundant (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Defence correspomdent Paul Maurice reports on the British Aerospace announcement of the closure of two plants, one in Lancashire and the other at Kingston-on-Thames in Surrey, with the loss of 5,000 jobs...
Paisley by-election results (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech; Election coverage
Stephanie West reports for LBC Newstalk breakfast on Labour Party wins in by-elections in Paisley North and South in Scotland but with majorities cut by the SNP. Includes speech by winning Paisley North...
Challenges faced by developers of Channel Tunnel (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Music
Overview of the challenges faced by developers of the Channel Tunnel, the underwater link between the UK and France, as the builders are about to break through and meet. Includes excerpt of Margaret Thatcher...
Women in cabinet (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
UK Prime Minister John Major promotes Gillian Shephard to the post of Treasury Minister, the first woman in the department, following pressure to have more women in his cabinet. Includes speech by Major in...
Anniversary of Prevention of Terrorism Act (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Tessa Clarke(?) reports on a meeting by the Irish Freedom Movement to protest on the 16th anniversary of the Prevention of Terrorism Act to the lack of justice and fair trials in the UK for Irish suspects....
Bush offers talks to Saddam Hussein (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
US President George H.W. Bush has agreed to have talks with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein now he has been given authority to use force if necessary if Iraq is still in control over Kuwait by the imposed...