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Thatcher on Anthony Blunt revelation as spy (1979)
- Genre
- Speech; Parliamentary debate
House of Commons speech made by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher regarding Anthony Blunt and the public announcement of his espionage associated with passing information to the Soviets during World War II....
Margaret Thatcher becomes PM (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Margaret Thatcher speech on becoming Prime Minister.
London Ambulance strike (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
Series of clips relating to the London ambulance services dispute and their decision to strike. Speakers not identified.
Geoffrey Howe’s first Budget (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Coverage of Chancellor Geoffrey Howe’s first Budget. With cuts of his speech announcing an increase in VAT to 15 per cent, and reduction in income tax, at 60 per cent for the top rate and 30 per cent for...
Budget broadcast by Chancellor Geoffrey Howe (1979)
- Genre
- Special; Speech
Television broadcast by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Geoffrey Howe, on his first Budget. On encouraging the effort and enterprise of individuals to create the nation’s prosperity, with strict economy and...
Labour opposition to Geoffrey Howe’s first budget (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on Labour Party opposition in the Commons to Chancellor Geoffrey Howe’s first Budget, in particular economic policies and increasing VAT. Speaking are former Chancellor, Denis Healey; Social...
Labour opposition to Geoffrey Howe’s first budget (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on Labour Party opposition in the Commons to Chancellor Geoffrey Howe’s first Budget, in particular to benefits changes, tax and VAT increase. Speaking are former Chancellor, Denis Healey; former...
Thatcher on EEC decision to set a fixed oil import target (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Following the EEC decision to set a fixed oil import target until 1985 based on 1978 levels, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the problem of making the necessary commitment in relation to a year that has...
Joe Gormley on the coal industry (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
NUM President Joe Gormley calling on the Government for financial assistance for the coal industry, and warning against short-term cheap coal imports from countries such as Australia into Britain and Europe....
Joe Gormley on the coal industry (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by NUM President Joe Gormley (with excerpts) on the need to guarantee the energy supply for industries in Britain and Europe. Calling on the Government for financial assistance for the...