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Geoffrey Howe on the economy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speech, with excerpts, by Chancellor, Sir Geoffrey Howe to bankers, about the economy and public purse, following disagreements at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool. Male reporter not...
Peter Carington on Middle East (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech, with excerpts, by Foreign Secretary Lord Carrington (Peter Carington) about the need for peace between Israel and her neighbours in the Middle East which was not well received, heckling...
Margaret Thatcher leadership (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the rise of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and recent disagreements over her leadership and disunity in the Conservative Party. Includes excerpts of her speeches when becoming Prime Minister and...
State opening of parliament (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Special
Report on the state opening of Parliament, with trumpet fanfare and Black Rod ceremony heard. Queen Elizabeth II gives her speech about legislation planned including on curbing trade union power and...
Government criticised over unemployment (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; Parliamentary debate
Speech by a male Opposition MP (not identified) in the House of Commons debate following the state opening of Parliament, on the Government claiming concern over high unemployment, saying they are...
Rate-capping legislation announced (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on laws proposed by Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine to control the rates charged by local councils (rate capping) at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool, and concern over...
William Whitelaw on police during riots (1981)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Home Secretary Willie Whitelaw speaks in the House of Commons about his support for the police during riots across the UK.
William Whitelaw on police during riots (1981)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Home Secretary Willie Whitelaw speaks in the House of Commons about new police equipment during riots across the UK.
William Whitelaw on police during riots (1981)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Home Secretary Willie Whitelaw speaks in the House of Commons about police needing public support during riots across the UK.
Margaret Thatcher on rioting (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on rioting and violence breaking out across the country. In three sections.