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Liberal Party Assembly - Proceedings (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on proceedings at the 1978 Liberal Party Assembly in Southport. The speakers include: Michael Steed, President-Elect; David Steel, Liberal leader; Lord Evans of Claughton (Gruffydd...
Liberal Party assembly - Israel protest (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Spencer reports on a protest by a group of Young Liberals at the party assembly in Southport against a meeting celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the formation of the state of Israel. Includes...
Liberal Party Assembly - Jeremy Thorpe arrival (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Ed Boyle reports on reaction to the arrival of former Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe at the party’s assembly in Southport prior to his trial on charges of conspiracy to murder. Includes interview with David...
Liberal Party Assembly - Economic sanctions debate (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on debates at the Liberal Party Assembly in Southport, on the issue of economic sanctions against Rhodesia; on incomes policy; on the influence of television and its effect on crime....
Liberal Party Assembly - John Pardoe on taxation (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on the Liberal Party Assembly in Southport, where debate focused on the party’s policy on taxation. The speakers include: John Pardoe, economics spokesman; Basil Goldstone, former...
Liberal Party Assembly - Hunting debate (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on an anti-blood sports debate at the Liberal Party Assembly in Southport. The speakers include: Lord Houghton of Sowerby (Douglas Houghton), former Labour Party chairman; Ian MacPhail,...
Southwark social workers strike (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Tom Pollock reports on a strike and demonstration by Southwark (south London) social workers over the issue of pay. Includes noise of demonstration and interview with protesters (not identified).
Smallpox outbreak in Birmingham (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an outbreak of smallpox at a medical laboratory in Birmingham where anatomical photographer Janet Parker has caught the disease. The WHO’s Dr Ian Carter is flying in to investigate and some...
Laker uses US engines in aircraft (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on controversy over Freddie Laker’s decision to use American engines fron General Electric Motors rather than British Rolls Royce engines in his aircraft. With negative reaction from Lbour MP Walter...
Rhodesian raids into Mozambique (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Peter Sharp reports back on Rhodesian forces bombing raids on Mozambique where guerillas train and camp out and on the latest reported casualties. Male studio reporter not identified.