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David Steel on Hillhead by-election (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal leader David Steel on the forthcoming Glasgow Hillhead by-election following the death of Conservative MP, Tam Galbraith. He talks about cooperation with the Social Democratic Party. Male interviewer...
David Owen on SDP-Liberal Alliance (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Social Democratic Party founder and former foreign secretary Dr David Owen on the direction he would like his party to take, and on cooperation with the Liberal Party. He criticises the current disunity in...
Hillhead by-election - Roy Jenkins campaign speech (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by Social Democratic Party founder Roy Jenkins, who addresses the constituency of Hillhead in Glasgow. He outlines the policies that he hopes will win him the seat. Male reporter not...
Lord Carrington on NATO meeting (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Carrington (Peter Carington) on a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, where topics discussed included the current political unrest in Poland. Male interviewer not identified.
Edward Heath on Government economic policies (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the controversial economic policies of the Conversative Government and Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe prior to the 1982 budget. Includes comment from former Prime Minister, Edward Heath. Male...
Edward Heath on SDP-Liberal Alliance (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews former UK Prime Minister and Conservative leader Edward Heath on the SDP-Liberal Alliance, its chances of gaining seats in forthcoming elections, and its effect on Tory support.
Resignation of Nicholas Fairbairn - Life & career (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Poetry
Peter Allen examines the life and career Sir Nicholas Fairbairn, Conservative MP, after his resignation from his post as Solicitor-General for Scotland following his alleged involvement in the Carol X rape...
Norman Tebbit on Youth Training Scheme (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary of State for Employment, Norman Tebbit on his controversial new Youth Training Scheme (YTS). He rejects claims that he is forcing young people into being used as cheap labour. Female interviewer...
David Owen on SDP-Liberal alliance (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Social Democratic Party founder and former foreign secretary Dr David Owen on the achievements of the party during its first year of existence, and on the proposed alliance with the Liberal Party. Male...
David Basnett on Wembley Labour Party conference (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
David Basnett, General Secretary of the General and Municipal Workers Union (GMWU), on the recent Labour Party conference at Wembley Conference Centre, the future of the party, and levels of TUC financial...