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Thatcher at Cutlers’ Hall on economic policy (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield defending the Government’s economic policy. Male reporter not identified.
Falklands war - Belgrano sinking (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech; Interview
Report on reaction to the sinking of the Argentine warship General Belgrano after its torpedoing by British forces during the Falklands war in 1982. Speaking are: UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Labour...
British rail annual report (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on annual figures for British Rail showing an operating loss and contrasting views on the state of the railways. Speaking are: Sir Peter Parker, BR Chairman; male rail workers at an NUR rally in...
NUR conference angry reception for Parker (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the angry reception by delegates at the NUR annual conference in Bridlington to an address by British Rail Chairman Sir Peter Parker. Includes speech excerpts by Parker. Male reporter not identified.
NUM conference - Scargill speech (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the NUM annual conference in Perth, including union President Arthur Scargill’s call for extra-parliamentary action to challenge the Conservative Government. Includes speech excerpts. Male...
NUM conference vote on wages (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the NUM annual conference in Perth, where delegates voted for a substantial pay increase. Speaking are: George Bolton, Scottish miners Vice-President; Sam Thomson, Yorkshire miners Vice-President;...
Shirley Goodwin kidnapping (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Special
Report on the kidnapping and release of Shirley Goodwin, wife of convicted criminal John Goodwin, in Victoria Park Road in Hackney in 04/83. Includes recording of message by Shirley Goodwin during her...
Peter Blaker rejects CND offer (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Contents of a letter sent to CND General Secretary Bruce Kent by UK defence minister Peter Blaker (read by a secondary speaker) rejecting the claims of CND and proposals for unilateral disarmament and...
Reagan warns of Central America threat (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports from the United States on President Ronald Reagan’s warning to a joint session of both houses that left-wing forces in Central America are a threat to the nation’s security and...
Alan Greengross chooses GLC team (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Debate; Speech
Jo Andrews reports on the election of Alan Greengross as leader of the Conservative group on the Greater London Council, and on the selection of his team. Includes proceedings of first debate involving the...