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Tony Benn speech (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Barbara Groom reports on a speech by Tony Benn following his return to the Labour bankbenches, commenting on the adverse effects ratification of the EEC treaties by the previous Conservative Government has...
David Steel speech on upcoming EEC elections (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speech by Liberal leader David Steel on the upcoming EEC elections. Speech includes his views on the apathetic franchise and concerns for British energy. Male reporter not identified.
Eric Heffer defends Labour Party on Europe (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Eric Heffer defends Labour Party views toward Europe. He says that the Labour Party is not anti-European.
Tony Benn on Common Market and harm done to British industry (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on speech by Tony Benn in which he says that British industry, farming and employment are suffering due to the EEC and joining of the Common Market. Male reporter not identified.
James Callaghan criticises Common Agricultural Policy (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Labour Party leader James Callaghan criticises the Common Agricultural Policy in that it damages the British economy and excludes poorer nations who depend on exports into Europe.
Margaret Thatcher on importance of EEC elections (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Margaret Thatcher at the Birmingham EEC pre-election "Youth for Europe" rally, in which she promotes the historical significance of the elections, of the EEC, and its importance in light of...
John Silkin on negative EEC policies (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Labour MP, John Silkin gives a speech attacking the Conservative Government and the raft of decisions they have made regarding the EEC. Includes his views on the negative impact on trade, impact on Europe,...
Lunch queues at the European Parliament (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Prue Keely reports on lunch queues at the new European Parliament. Includes speech by an unidentified British MP addressing the Parliament on the problem.
Common Agricultural Policy needs reform, says Callaghan (1979)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Labour Party leader James Callaghan gives a speech in Parliament in which he states that the Conservative Government needs to reform the Common Agricultural Policy.
Jeremy Thorpe statement after trial verdict (1979)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Press statement outside the Old Bailey in London by former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe, following his acquittal over allegations he planned to murder male model Nicholas Scott, after claims about his...