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Government climbdown over miners’ dispute (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an interview by Trade Secretary, John Biffen on LWT’s Weekend World television programme in which he expressed concern over the Government giving in to the miners prior to a possible strike. Also...
Michael Foot on the economy (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour Party leader Michael Foot setting out the steps needed to improve Britain’s economic problems. Speaking in Scotland, with a message to Scottish miners on resolution of dispute. Male...
Attempts to save Talbot Linwood car plant (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Secretary of State for Scotland, George Younger, about his attempts to save the Talbot Linwood car manufacturing plant. Female interviewer not identified. Short break in recording.
James Prior on industrial disputes (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Employment Secretary Jim Prior criticising the Daily Express for publishing a story about his alleged meeting with NUM leader Joe Gormley, and on current disputes including a Government...
Thatcher on meeting with Reagan (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher about the issues she discussed with US President Ronald Reagan on her visit to America, including East-West relations, economy and foreign policy including...
Harold Wilson on standing down as MP (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Prime Minister Harold Wilson talks to Antonia Higgs about his decision to stand down as an MP for Huyton and looking back at his career.
Harold Wilson stands down as MP (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on former Prime Minister Harold Wilson deciding to stand down as an MP and looking back at his career. Wilson talks to Antonia Higgs about his reasons and looks back on his career. Female reporter not...
Paul Ekins on Green Party policies (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Green Party member Paul Ekins on the policies of the party following their annual conference. Male interviewer not identified.
Thatcher on Northern Ireland (1981)
- Genre
- Speech; Interview; News report
Report on the speech (with excerpts) by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the future of Northern Ireland to a Stormont dinner, after her meeting with Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, Charles Haughey....
Margaret Thatcher on Northern Ireland (1981)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the future of Northern Ireland at a Stormont dinner, after her meeting with Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland, Charles Haughey.