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7,185 results found for all records.
Margaret Thatcher on pay settlements (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the Institute of Directors, in which she blames industrial action and high pay settlements for British inflation and unemployment.
Bermondsey by-election - Result and reactions (1983)
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- Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech
Douglas Cameron reads a news bulletin item (IRN News 0700 hrs) on the Bermondsey by-election result, with Liberal Party (SDP-Liberal Alliance) candidate Simon Hughes winning the seat. Speakers are Simon...
Bermondsey by-election - Party leaders’ and candidates’ reactions (1983)
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- Election coverage; Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the Bermondsey by-election (24/02/83), with the announcement of the winner followed by comment from party leaders, candidates and others involved. Speakers include Michael Foot, Labour Party...
Roy Jenkins attacks Tories following Bermondsey by-election (1983)
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- Speech
Roy Jenkins, leader of the Social Democratic Party, speaking after the Liberal (and SDP-Liberal Alliance) victory in the Bermondsey by-election, attacks Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative...
Tony Benn on disestablishment of Church of England (1983)
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- Speech
Labour MP, Tony Benn calls for the separation of Church (of England) and State. He says the Church needs freedom to challenge the Government and what he calls rotten values.
Bermondsey by-election results and reaction (1983)
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- Election coverage; Interview; News report; Speech
Terry Dignan, introduced by Bob Holness, reports on the Bermondsey by-election (24/02/83) following the announcement of the results. Includes reactions of winning Liberal Party candidate Simon Hughes; Labour...
FitzGerald calls for EEC to help over Northern Ireland (1983)
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- News report; Speech
Report on Irish Premier Garret FitzGerald’s call for Ireland to work with the European community for peace in Ulster and condemn violence in the province. With speech by Garret FitzGerald. Male reporter...
John Hume launches New Ireland initiative (1983)
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- Speech
Speech by SDLP leader John Hume as he launches an initiative for peace in Northern Ireland with talks between three main parties, due to what he sees as the neglect of British politicians in the peace process.
Funeral of Judge William Doyle (1983)
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- Interview; News report; Speech; Tribute
Report on the funeral in Northern Ireland of 56 year-old judge William Doyle, shot dead by the IRA. Speaking are Bishop Cahal Daly; attendees Lord Chancellor, Lord Hailsham (Quintin Hogg); and Northern...
Commons debates water strike and Northern Ireland (1983)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on Parliamentary debate over the water workers strike with speeches by Labour Party leader Michael Foot and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Followed by statement by Northern Ireland Secretary Jim...