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SDP Conference - Crosby by-election (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report from the Social Democratic Party touring conference, where party president Shirley Williams has announced her candidacy in the forthcoming Liverpool Crosby by-election. Speakers include: Shirley...
Croydon NW by-election - Labour campaign (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report on Labour Party campaigning in the Croydon, North-West by-election, with criticism of both the Social Democratic Party and the Conservative Government. Speakers include: Shadow Home Secretary, Roy...
SDP Conference - Closing debates (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the closing debates at the end of the Social Democratic Party touring conference in London. Speakers include: William (Bill) Rodgers MP; party joint leader Roy Jenkins. Male reporter not identified...
SDP Conference - Look back at debates (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report at the end of the Social Democratic Party touring conference, looking back at the main topics of debate during the week. Speakers include: party president Shirley Williams; party joint leader Roy...
Brixton riots - Denis Howell view (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former Labour cabinet minister Denis Howell following riots in Brixton, South London (11/04/81). He criticises the employment policies of the Conservative Government, and stresses the need for...
Whitelaw criticises rioters and praises police (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) to the Royal Society of St George in the City of London, by Home Secretary Willie Whitelaw (24/04/81). He discusses recent riots in London and criticises those involved in...
Whitelaw on Brixton riots (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Home Secretary Willie Whitelaw, who discusses recent riots in Brixton, South London (11/04/81), and the police handling of the situation. He announces the setting up of an inquiry led by Lord...
Brixton riots - police training (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
John Perkins interviews Metropolitan Police representative, Peter Watson, who discusses recent riots in Brixton, South London (11/04/81), and the training of police officers in community relations including...
US view on Brixton riots (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with American civil rights lawyer Robert Treuhaft on lessons Britain can learn from recent racial disturbances, following the Brixton riots in South London (11/04/81). He compares race relations in...
Brixton riots - community group’s view (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with Alison Lowton, Council for Community Relations. She discusses the recent riots in Brixton, South London (11/04/81), speculating on the reason for the violence and suggesting...