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Bill Sirs on rumours that ISTC may join SDP (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Sirs of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) on rumours that the union will join the Social and Democratic Party (SDP). He says we all have rogue elephants in our midst. Male interviewer not...
Shirley Williams and David Steel on SDP-Liberal draft agreement (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
David Steel, the leader of the Liberal Party, and Shirley Williams of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) defend the draft agreement between their parties. Male interviewer not identified.
Michael Foot on Labour Party unity (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Labour leader Michael Foot says the party must unite if it wants to win the next general election. He says the current Government, led by Margaret Thatcher, is the worst for a century.
John Nott announces defence cuts (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on defence cuts, including an excerpt of speech made in the House of Commons by Defence Secretary John Nott, who announces widespread redundancies and the closure of dockyards in favour of Trident...
John Nott on defence cuts and introduction of Trident nuclear deterrent (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Defence Secretary, John Nott on the government cuts which will result in the closure of Chatham Dockyard and the reduction of capacity at Portsmouth. He says there will be an increase in defence spending and...
David Steel on Liberal plans for Scottish devolution (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal Party leader David Steel on party policy for Scottish devolution. Male interviewer not identified.
John Silkin on his opposition to an incomes policy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with Labour MP, John Silkin who says he does not believe in an incomes policy. Silkin is standing for the deputy Labour leadership against Tony Benn and Denis Healey. Male interviewer not...
Bruce Douglas-Mann on sale of council houses (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP, Bruce Douglas-Mann on the Conservative Government’s policy of selling council houses. He says there are negative social consequences that the Government has not considered. Male interviewer not...
Ken Livingstone on government spending on Greater London (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council leader Ken Livingstone on funding cutbacks by central government. He says the long-term impact is partly to blame for the recent riots in the city. Female interviewer not identified....
John Butterfill on candidacy in Croydon North West by-election (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP, John Butterfill on his candidacy in the Croydon North West by-election. He says Shirley Williams would have been a more difficult opponent than Bill Pitt. Male interviewer not identified.