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Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Margaret Shiels reports on reaction to a Department of Trade report on Mohamed Al Fayed and brothers bid for takeover of the House of Fraser 5 years ago which said they misrepresented their origins, wealth,...
Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate; Press conference; Speech
Clayre Gribben analyses the findings of a Department of Trade report claiming Mohamed Al Fayed and brothers had lied when taking over the House of Fraser group 5 years ago. Speaking in the Commons are:...
PM Question time on poll tax and Al Fayed House of Fraser takeover (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Des Fahy reports from the House of Commons at Question Time where debate centred on the poll tax (community charge) and violent demonstrations against it possibly involving the Militant Tendency and on the...
Parliamentary debate on the behaviour of John Browne (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the Commons debate on punishment for Conservative MP for Winchester, John Browne for failing to declare some of his business interests. Includes speech by Browne apologising and Commons speeches by...
Libyan chemical weapons threat (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Nick Peters reports on intelligence findings that Libya has been making chemical weapons at a factory in Rabta and on reaction to the findings. Speakers are Joseph Churber(?) of the International Security...
Prince Edward homelessness appeal (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Prince Edward gives his support to an appeal for people to walk home from work on 26th March and donate the money they would have spent on travel to help the homeless. Nigel Dearing reports.
Public want more police on the beat (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
A report has been released showing that the public would like to see a return to compassionate bobby on the beat style policing while the police prefer a different style to fit in with government demands and...
Poll tax demonstrations (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Simon Bowden reports on violent riots and demonstrations at council meetings across the country over the poll tax (community charge) with chanting and shouting heard. In Bristol, reporter Charlie Stayt...
Southwark poll tax demonstration (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech; Vox pop
Simon Bowden reports on a demonstration against the poll tax (community charge) at Southwark Council where the meeting has to be abandoned (announcement by Mayor Tony Ritchie). Includes interviews with...
Hackney poll tax demonstration (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Vox pop
Simon Bowden reports on the violent demonstrations at Hackney Town Hall as the council decide on a poll tax (community charge) figure of £500. Interviews with leader of Hackney Council, John McCafferty;...