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Lord Chalfont on union power (1974)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Lord Chalfont (Alun Gwynne Jones), speaking in Parliament following his resignation from the Labour Party, says too much power is now in hands of non-elected bodies such as trade unions.
Judith Hart statement in Commons on being dropped from Cabinet (1975)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Labour Politician Judith Hart, only the fifth woman ever to have been included in a government cabinet in the history of Britain, is dropped from the Cabinet. Here is her speech in response, including talk...
First live broadcast from Parliament (1975)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Special; Speech
Ed Boyle presents two clips from the House of Commons. The first is an extract from the first live broadcast from Parliament (09/06/75). The second is a Commons debate on publication of former cabinet...
First live radio House of Commons broadcast (1975)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Special
First live broadcast of UK Parliament on radio, 09/06/75. The presenter is Peter Allen. The speakers include Harold Wilson, Prime Minister; Margaret Thatcher, Leader of the Opposition; Jeremy Thorpe, leader...
Pit explosion discussed (1975)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate
Speech in the Commons by Dennis Skinner MP, on the explosion at Houghton Main Colliery in south Yorkshire that has resulted in five deaths and one man with serious injuries. Asks that investigation takes...
Thatcher attacks defence cuts (1976)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on last night’s speech by Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher outlining her defence policy. She attacks the budget cuts being made in defence and claims they are due to economic decay caused by...
Christopher Hourmouzious review of 1976 (1976)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview; Parliamentary debate; Press conference; Speech
Review of the Year 1976, Christopher Hourmouzious discusses events with following correspondents. Ed Boyle on British Parliament (includes excerpt of opening ceremony) and politics under prime ministers...
Common market proposals rejected (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on John Silkin’s rejection of EEC common market proposals which will lead to increases in food prices, and plans to defend British fishing limits. John Silkin speaks in the Commons. Reporter not...
First House of Commons broadcast (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Peter Allen reports on the first live sound broadcast from the House of Commons, 03/04/78. Includes brief excerpts of speeches.
Colonel B identified (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
The anonymous British intelligence officer and expert witness dubbed "Colonel B" during the ABC Trial (an Official Secrets Act trial) was named by 4 MPs in the House of Commons yesterday as Hugh Johnstone....