Results
39,247 results found for all records.
Bermondsey by-election - Result and reactions (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech
Douglas Cameron reads a news bulletin item (IRN News 0700 hrs) on the Bermondsey by-election result, with Liberal Party (SDP-Liberal Alliance) candidate Simon Hughes winning the seat. Speakers are Simon...
Bermondsey by-election - Party leaders’ and candidates’ reactions (1983)
- Genre
- Election coverage; Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the Bermondsey by-election (24/02/83), with the announcement of the winner followed by comment from party leaders, candidates and others involved. Speakers include Michael Foot, Labour Party...
Simon Hughes on Bermondsey by-election victory (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Simon Hughes, newly-elected Liberal MP for Bermondsey, on the party (and SDP-Liberal Alliance)'s election victory and his new role. Female interviewer not identified.
Roy Jenkins attacks Tories following Bermondsey by-election (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Roy Jenkins, leader of the Social Democratic Party, speaking after the Liberal (and SDP-Liberal Alliance) victory in the Bermondsey by-election, attacks Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative...
David Steel on Bermondsey by-election (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal Party leader David Steel on the party’s victory in the Bermondsey by-election. He also comments on the smear campaign against Labour candidate Peter Tatchell, and the Alliance’s forthcoming...
Michael Foot on Bermondsey by-election result (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Party leader Michael Foot on his party losing the Bermondsey by-election. He says the press hindered its campaign. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Allen).
Peter Tatchell on Bermondsey by-election defeat (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unsuccessful Bermondsey by-election candidate Peter Tatchell (Labour Party) on his defeat. He says lies and a smear campaign were used against him, and he will go into overdrive to secure the seat in the...
Tony Benn on Labour Party leadership and press speculation (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP, Tony Benn on press speculation about the Labour Party leadership. He says newspaper coverage of certain issues is turning people off the election. He expresses confidence that Peter Tatchell will...
British car prices (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on British car prices. Conservative MEP, Richard Cottrell says Britain loses millions of pounds a year because prices are too high. Hugh Cownie (or Calney?) of the Society of Motor Manufacturers takes...
Alan Clark on cruise missile control (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP, Alan Clark says cruise missiles in Britain could be fired without British consent, and calls for clarification of joint control. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Kevin Murphy).