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Conservative conference-Nigel Lawson speech (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Chancellor Nigel Lawson, at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool, where he suggested there is no alternative to the Government’s economic strategy of high interest rates. He ruled out...
Conservative conference-speculation over leadership (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Paul Rowley speculates on candidates to take over from Margaret Thatcher as leader, as the Conservative Party conference takes place in Blackpool. Includes speeches by and interviews with possible candidates...
Conservative conference-Sebastian Coe speech (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Rowley reports on the maiden speech as a politician by former Olympic gold medallist Sebastian Coe, at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool. Addressing a fringe meeting organised by the...
Conservative conference - Day 1 (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
The first day of the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool has passed off with little heavy criticism, Peter Spencer reports. With speeches by new party chairman Kenneth Baker; unidentified delegate;...
Conservative conference - Ken Baker speech (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
New Conservative Party Chairman, Kenneth Baker, makes his mark at this year’s conference in Blackpool. In a rousing speech he inspires the delegates with his confident style and rhetoric, bringing cheers...
Michael Heseltine attacks economic policy (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Michael Heseltine warns the economy will be weakened by Chancellor Nigel Lawson’s policy of putting up interest rates to beat inflation and the trade deficit is unacceptable. The former cabinet minister...
Rejoicing in Soweto as Walter Sisulu is released (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; News bulletin
10 o’clock LBC Crown FM news bulletin read by Sarah Ward focusing on the release of political prisoner, activist and ANC leader 77-year-old Walter Sisulu in South Africa (with 7 other prisoners). President...
Conservative conference - Thatcher keynote speech (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Elena Curti reports on the keynote speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the Conservative Party conference in the Winter Gardens in Blackpool (with excerpts of speech). The speech included a defence...
Conservative conference - Review of proceedings (1989)
- Genre
- Music; News report; Speech
Peter Spencer look back at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool after it wound up yesterday in a jubilant mood in spite of the fact that the party’s trailing in the opinion polls and inflation...
Walter Sisulu released (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; News bulletin
10 o’clock IRN news bulletin read by Sally Arthy focusing on the release of political prisoner, activist and ANC leader 77-year-old Walter Sisulu in South Africa (with 7 other prisoners). President F.W. de...