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Harold Wilson on election announcement (1974)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson on the announcement of a general election date of 10/10/74. He speaks about the problems the new Labour government inherited and how to solve them, the economic...
Jeremy Thorpe on Scottish devolution (1974)
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- Speech
Speech on Scotland’s political power and devolution by Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe. On power of the Scottish people over the general election result; the nationalist movement; areas of agreement and...
Harold Wilson on Northern Ireland strikes (1974)
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- Speech
Speech on Northern Ireland strikes by UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson. On causes; political impact; new agreement for an assembly and it being best hope for future of the province; condemns those working...
Mick McGahey on energy crisis (1974)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Scottish miners leader Mick McGahey (excerpts heard) at a Young Communist demonstration in Red Lion Square, London. Says policy of closing down coal industry was short-sighted as...
James Callaghan on Chile (1974)
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- Speech
Speech by UK Foreign Secretary James Callaghan on the current political situation in Chile and the seizure of power by a dictatorship led by General Augusto Pinochet.
William Craig after his re-election (1974)
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- Speech
Ulster Vanguard founder William Craig on his victory in the general election and winning a seat in the UK Parliament- the East Belfast constituency.
Gerry Fitt speaking after his re-election (1974)
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- Speech
SDLP leader Gerry Fitt thanks people after his re-election as MP for Belfast West.
Budget speech by Denis Healey (1974)
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- Speech
UK Chancellor Denis Healey gives his Budget speech. It includes a rise in prices, an increase in pensions and family allowance, a rise in VAT on petrol, the price of oil, and what people need to do to help...
Harold Wilson speech on the state of Britain (1974)
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- Speech
UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson makes a speech about the people of Britain wanting their country to emerge stronger from its troubles.
Labour nationalisation plans (1974)
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- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on political reaction to the contents of the Queenâs Speech opening Parliament, with excerpts of speech. Coverage including Labour Government’s plan to nationalise industry, and Conservative...