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Parliament on unemployment going over 3 million (1982)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
House of Commons debate on 26/01/82 after the release of the latest Government unemployment figures at over 3 million. Speaking are: Labour Party leader Michael Foot; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Unemployment goes over 3 million (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour Party leader Michael Foot, who gives his reaction to the latest Government unemployment figures, with over 3 million now unemployed. Male interviewer not identified.
SDP policy on union reform and industrial relations (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with SDP founder William (Bill) Rodgers, on his party’s policy on trade union reform and industrial relations. Male interviewer not identified.
Labour amnesty bill (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Peter Spencer reports on proposals advocated by Labour MP Tony Benn for the Labour Party to introduce an amnesty bill for local councillors who are penalised under legislation introduced under Conservative...
SDP gender policies (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with SDP founder Shirley Williams on the equal gender representation within the new party, and the need for positive discrimination for women. Female interviewer not identified.
SDP meeting on constitution (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on an SDP meeting in Kensington, West London, to decide on a party constitution, on the method of electing a leader, and on female representation. Speaking are SDP MPs Dr David Owen, Shirley Williams,...
Liberal ethnic representation (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Liberal Party leader David Steel on the representation of ethnic minorities within the party, and on discussions with the SDP about the issue. Also on his hopes for future race relations...
SDP view on trade union reform (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with SDP MP Dr David Owen, on his party’s policy on trade union reform, in contrast to the Conservative Government employment legislation. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Spencer?).
Anti-hooliganism proposals (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK sports minister Neil Macfarlane on Government proposals aimed at reducing the possibility of hooliganism by British fans during the forthcoming World Cup in Spain. Female interviewer not...
Michael Heseltine visits Toxteth after riots (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report on the visit of Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine to Toxteth, Liverpool, following recent race riots. Includes press statement by Michael Heseltine who praises police and on a festival in the...