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William Whitelaw on immigration searches (1980)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw to the Birmingham Community Relations Council where he announces a review of joint procedures by police and immigration officials in search of illegal...
Unemployment figures at record high (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Peter Allen reports on a House of Commons debate following the release of the Government’s latest unemployment figures showing record levels of people out of work in the UK. Speaking are: Employment...
NUM conference in Eastbourne (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the NUM conference in Eastbourne with debate focusing on the possible closure of pits. Speaking are: Scottish miners leader Mick McGahey; Yorkshire miners leader Arthur Scargill; National Coal...
Rhodesian elections - Tory influence (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview; Press conference
Report on the effect of the election of the UK Conservative Government in 1979 on the political changes in Rhodesia leading to free elections in the country. Speaking are: UK Prime Minister Margaret...
Rhodesian elections aftermath - Mugabe chooses cabinet (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the make-up of the new cabinet formed by Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF in the Rhodesian elections. The administration includes two white ministers â David Smith and Denis Norman. Includes press...
Call for calm after Rhodesian elections (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on calls for calm during predicted celebrations and disorder in Southern Rhodesia as results are due in the country’s general election. Includes press statement by Election Commisdsioner John...
After Rhodesian elections - Lord Soames appeals for calm (1980)
- Genre
- Speech
Broadcast by the Governor of Rhodesia Lord Soames (Christopher Soames) where he appeals for calm after election results in the country have been counted and prior to announcement of results and on the role...
After Rhodesian elections - Lord Soames appeals for calm (1980)
- Genre
- Speech
Broadcast by the Governor of Rhodesia Lord Soames (Christopher Soames) where he appeals for calm after election results in the country have been counted and prior to announcement of results and on the role...
Robert Mugabe wins Rhodesian elections (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the result of the election in Rhodesia with victory for ZANU-PF and Robert Mugabe. Includes a television broadcast speech by new Prime Minister Robert Mugabe appealing for calm. Male reporter not...
After Rhodesian elections - Robert Mugabe address (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the first television address (with excerpts) by Robert Mugabe after his victory in the Rhodesian elections. In his speech he focuses on two of the main problems facing the country - industrial...