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John Major at Tory women’s conference (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on UK Prime Minister John Major’s popularity as it hits a record low. Includes excerpt from Major’s speech to the Conservative women’s conference in London today saying he is staying in office...
UN to reinforce Bosnian safe havens (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on United Nations Security Council resolution to temporarily reinforce six safe havens in Bosnia (listed in report) backed by peacekeeping forces to deter attacks against Muslims. Includes statements...
Taylor sisters freed from prison on appeal (1993)
- Genre
- Speech
Michelle Taylor addresses reporters outside the court following the quashing on appeal of her and her sister Lisa Taylor’s convictions for the murder of bank clerk Alison Shaughnessy.
New Chancellor, Kenneth Clarke speaks to business leaders (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on newly-appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kenneth Clarke’s keynote speech to city businessmen about a shift in Treasury policy in favour of business. Reaction from Lord David Young; President...
Winston Churchill and immigration control (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a controversial speech made by Conservative MP, Winston Churchill about crime and immigration from the Middle East to the UK. Speakers are Winston Churchill; Labour MP, Keith Vaz; Conservative MP,...
New Canadian prime minister announced (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report from British Columbia, Canada, as Kim Campbell is announced Prime Minister elect. Speakers are Kim Campbell and an unidentified female announcer. Glyn Perkins reports from Ottawa.
Conservative Party and Asil Nadir (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on the Conservative Party and its dealing with failed businessman Polly Peck International Chief Executive, Asil Nadir, who jumped bail and fled to Cyprus to avoid UK prosecution. Speakers are Labour...
Second US air strike in Somalia (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on US forces launching a second strike against warlord General Mohammed Farah Aidid in Somalia following the death of 23 Pakistani peacekeepers. Reports are that the strike was highly successful....
Funeral of comedian Les Dawson (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Obituary; Tribute; Music; Speech; Vox pop
Report on the funeral of actor and comedian Les Dawson in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. Speakers are actor Edward Woodward; Dawson’s comedy partner, Roy Barraclough; vox pop with local residents. Helen Ford...
Independent reviews advise closure of nine London hospitals (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a debate in the House of Commons in response to plans to close nine London hospitals following independent reviews and advice. Speakers are UK Health Secretary, Virginia Bottomley; Shadow Health...