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Chapman Pincher allegations - Margaret Thatcher view (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on the reaction of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to various allegations made by Chapman Pincher in his book, Their Trade is Treachery, including claims that former MI5 director Roger Hollis was a...
Labour Party split - SDP founded (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on the political fighting which has split the Labour Party, and the founding of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Includes comment from Labour leader Michael Foot; former Labour leader James...
Lord Carrington on UK role in EEC (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington (Peter Carington) on the UK’s role in the European Common Market, with particular reference to the current fisheries policy. Male interviewer not identified (poss....
Hector Munro on Robin Jackman expulsion (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Sports Minister, Hector Monro on the cancellation of a cricket test between England and the West Indies in Guyana and the expulsion of England bowler Robin Jackman for his links with the apartheid regime in...
Tony Benn on Labour deputy leadership contest (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP, Tony Benn gives his reasons for wishing to stand against Denis Healey for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party. Male interviewer not identified.
Sir Geoffrey Howe defends economic policies (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Geoffrey Howe defends the Conservative Government’s policies and replies to critics who say he is mismanaging the economy.
Clement Freud on SDP (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal MP, Clement Freud on the launch of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its possible effect on support for his own party. He also speaks about a possible alliance with the SDP. Male interviewer not...
Shirley Williams on SDP membership (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Social Democratic Party (SDP) founder Shirley Williams on membership statistics for the new party, which she compares to those of the Labour and Conservative Parties. Female interviewer not identified.
Michael Foot on Chapman Pincher allegations (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Labour leader Michael Foot at the annual press awards of Mirror Group Newspapers, in which he attacks allegations made by Chapman Pincher in his book, Their Trade is Treachery, that former Labour...
William Rodgers on possible SDP-Liberal alliance (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
William (Bill) Rodgers, co-founder of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), on rumours of a possible alliance with the Liberal Party. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Rodney Bennett?).