Results
7,185 results found for all records.
Ian Smith urges for majority rule yes vote (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Rhodesian Prime Minster Ian Smith urging white voters to say yes to a new constitution for black majority rule in polls today, as a yes vote would lift sanctions imposed on the country, and draw...
Scargill has successful NUM conference (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report on success by Arthur Scargill at the NUM conference. Includes speeches by NUM delegate and by Scargill on wage negotiations; interview with Scargill who won a seat on the TUC. Male reporter not...
James Callaghan on wages (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by James Callaghan, Prime Minister, on not giving in to high wage demands and strikes.
James Callaghan on wage demands (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) by James Callaghan, Prime Minister, at the Labour Party local government conference in Newcastle, condemning trade unions for making excessive wage demands. Male reporter...
David Ennals attacks Tories (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by David Ennals, Labour MP, attacking Margaret Thatcher and the opposition Conservative Party.
Thatcher and Prior on industrial situation (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speeches (with excerpts) to a Conservative Party meeting or conference by Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher and employment spokesman Jim Prior, attacking the Labour Government for its...
Archbishop attacks trade union action (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Right Reverend Dr Donald Coggan, Archbishop of Canterbury condemning industrial action by trade unions that causes suffering. Male reporter not identified.
Harold Macmillan on monetary policy (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Harold Macmillan, Earl of Stockton on monetary policy.
Lower inflation required (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speaker confirms Britain must meet the living standards enjoyed by the rest of Europe. In three years, Britain must reduce inflation to 5% or less.
BL workers vote against strike (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Statement by union spokesman Derek Robinson recommending British Leyland workers return to work and not support the Longbridge strikes. He is heckled.