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GLC debate at County Hall (1983)
- Genre
- Debate; Speech
Proceedings in the Greater London Council chamber at County Hall following the selection of the new Conservative team. Speakers include: GLC leader Ken Livingstone; Conservative group leader Alan Greengross.
GLC Peace statue debate (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Debate; Speech
Jo Andrews reports on the controversial Peace statue in Jubilee Gardens outside the Greater London Council headquarters in London, and whether it should be removed. Speakers include GLC members: George...
GLC by-election in Tottenham (1983)
- Genre
- Election coverage; News report; Speech
Report on the Greater London Council by-election in Haringey-Tottenham, which was won by Labour candidate Jenny Fletcher. Includes announcement of result. Speakers include Jenny Fletcher; Peter Murphy,...
GLC debate on future (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Debate; Speech
Jo Andrews reports on a Greater London Council debate on its own future following Government proposals to abolish the authority. Speakers include GLC leader Ken Livingstone; Conservative leader Alan...
Welsh TUC conference (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on proceedings at the Welsh TUC Conference in Cardiff, with delegates criticising the Conservative Government of Margaret Thatcher. Speakers include: Denzil Davies, Shadow Welsh Secretary; Tom...
Parliamentary debate on Police Bill (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on proceedings at Westminster in anticipation of a forthcoming general election and criticism of the Government’s Police and Criminal Evidence Bill. Speakers include: Prime Minister Margaret...
Police and Criminal Evidence Bill - Debate (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a Parliamentary debate on the Government’s controversial Police and Criminal Evidence Bill. Includes excerpts of speech by Roy Hattersley, Shadow Home Secretary, on police powers. Male reporter...
Lord Richardson warns building societies over expansion (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on a speech by Governor of the Bank of England, Lord Richardson to the Building Societies Association, in which he warned delegates about proposed expansion plans. Includes excerpt of speech and...
Election speculation and Labour-TUC deal (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on speculation at Westminster over a likely date for the forthcoming general election following results in the local elections, and also on an agreement between the Labour Party and the TUC. Speaking...
George Thomas retirement as Speaker (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the retirement of the Speaker of the House of Commons George Thomas and the search for his successor. Includes excerpts from his Parliamentary speeches and contributions from Dennis Skinner and Ron...