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7,185 results found for all records.
Rhodesian talks (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Sharp reports on talks in Salisbury, Rhodesia between US Senator George McGovern and Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith over the possibility of an all party conference and end to the guerilla war...
Town crier championships (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
Chester’s town crier (not identified - poss. Tom Clarkson) who won the Town Crier Championship for 1978 speaks about his victory. Includes first four lines of his usual speech to the town. Male interviewer...
James Callaghan broadcast on election date (1978)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Broadcast by Prime Minister James Callaghan, intended to quell speculation over the timing of the next general election following press and parliamentary speculation over a possible Autumn date. Volume level...
Liberal Party Assembly - Hunting debate (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on an anti-blood sports debate at the Liberal Party Assembly in Southport. The speakers include: Lord Houghton of Sowerby (Douglas Houghton), former Labour Party chairman; Ian MacPhail,...
Liberal Party Assembly - John Pardoe on taxation (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on the Liberal Party Assembly in Southport, where debate focused on the party’s policy on taxation. The speakers include: John Pardoe, economics spokesman; Basil Goldstone, former...
Liberal Party Assembly - Cyril Smith on harassment (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Rochdale MP Cyril Smith at the Liberal Party Assembly in Southport, on continual harassment of him and his family by the media.
Liberal Party Assembly - Economic sanctions debate (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on debates at the Liberal Party Assembly in Southport, on the issue of economic sanctions against Rhodesia; on incomes policy; on the influence of television and its effect on crime....
Margaret Thatcher on election delay (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher to a Party meeting in Lichfield in Staffordshire, responding to a broadcast by Prime Minister James Callaghan in which he announced a delay in the debate...
Liberal Party Assembly - Proceedings (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on proceedings at the 1978 Liberal Party Assembly in Southport. The speakers include: Michael Steed, President-Elect; David Steel, Liberal leader; Lord Evans of Claughton (Gruffydd...
Liberal Party Assembly - Incomes policy debate (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Ed Boyle reports on proceedings at the 1978 Liberal Party Assembly in Southport with debate focusing on incomes policy. The speakers include: Viv Bingham, parliamentary candidate; Lady Seear (Beatrice...