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Northern Ireland documentary row (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the viewing by politicians and journalists and reaction to the controversial BBC television documentary Real Lives: The Edge Of The Union, about political extremism in Northern Ireland, in which...
Thatcher visits distillery and makes gaffe (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s visit to the Knockando distillery, Speyside, Scotland where she makes an unintended remark suggesting the whisky industry is resting on its laurels. Includes...
SDP conference - David Owen speech (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Des Fahy reports on the speech by SDP leader Dr David Owen at the close of the SDP conference in Torquay. Includes speech extracts.
SDP conference - David Steel speech (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the SDP conference in Torquay including a speech by Liberal Party leader David Steel making reference to a leaked report written by advisor William Wallace on unfitness of the Liberal Party to...
SDP conference -day’s speeches (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speeches at the SDP conference in Torquay including reaction to the Handsworth area riot in Birmingham, political placing of the party, and anti-nuclear defence policy. With speeches from:...
SDP conference - David Owen keynote speech (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the closing speech of party leader Dr David Owen at the SDP conference in Torquay. Includes speech extracts. He criticises Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the Labour Party, comments on lack of...
Edward Heath attacks government policy (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by former Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister Edward Heath where he attacks the Government over its economic and employment policies. Includes speech extracts. Male reporter not...
Labour row in Liverpool (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a row between Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock and the left-wing Militant council in Liverpool. Speaking are: Neil Kinnock; Tony Mulhearn, Liverpool City Council. Male reporter not identified.
TUC conference opens (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the start of the 1985 TUC conference in Blackpool in 09/85 with attention focusing on the position of General Secretary Norman Willis. Includes speech by Norman Willis. Male reporter not identified...
TUC conference - Vote on jailed miners (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the 1985 TUC conference in Blackpool in 09/85 with attention focusing on a vote on supporting workers jailed after the miners’ strike. Speakers are: Arthur Scargill, NUM; Neil Kinnock, Labour...