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39,247 results found for all records.
Ian Paisley’s early preaching career (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on and telephone interview with DUP leader Rev Ian Paisley about his early preaching career in County Tyrone. The interview comes prior to the 1983 UK General Election. Male reporter not identified.
Michael Foot on election prospects (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour Party leader Michael Foot (at the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs (ASTMS) conference in Bournemouth?), about his party’s prospects for the forthcoming...
Robin Squire on council house sales (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Robin Squire on the Government scheme enabling council tenants to buy their homes. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Des Fahy).
Michael Foot on election prospects (1983)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press statement by Labour Party leader Michael Foot after a meeting with the TUC, about his party’s prospects for the forthcoming general election.
Michael Foot on election policy and prospects (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Labour Party leader Michael Foot about his party’s prospects and policies for the forthcoming general election.
Election speculation and Labour-TUC deal (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on speculation at Westminster over a likely date for the forthcoming general election following results in the local elections, and also on an agreement between the Labour Party and the TUC. Speaking...
Tony Benn’s political future (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report back on the future for left-wing Labour MP Tony Benn after boundary changes in his Bristol constituency and a challenge for his candidature from moderate chief whip Michael Cox meaning he may lose his...
Tony Benn’s political future (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Interview
Report on the future for left-wing Labour MP Tony Benn after boundary changes in his Bristol constituency and a challenge for his candidature from moderate Michael Cox meaning he may lose his seat in the...
George Thomas retirement as Speaker (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the retirement of the Speaker of the House of Commons George Thomas and the search for his successor. Includes excerpts from his Parliamentary speeches and contributions from Dennis Skinner and Ron...
Roy Jenkins stands down as SDP leader (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the decision of SDP leader Roy Jenkins to stand down after his party’s poor showing in the 1983 General Election and on the expected succession of Dr David Owen. Includes reaction of Liberal...