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SDP-Liberal merger - Response to Meadowcroft comments (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male Social Democrat on the possibility of a merger between the SDP and the Liberal Party, following comments made by Liberal, Michael Meadowcroft. Male interviewer not identified.
Shirley Williams conference speech on economy (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Shirley Williams, President of the Social Democratic Party, on the economic policies of the SDP, in a speech at the SDP Conference in Salford.
SDP Conference - Day 3 (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the third day of the Social Democratic Party Conference in Salford. SDP President, Shirley Williams makes a speech about tackling unemployment, and the party’s relationship with trade unions....
Jacqui Saddock on need to end Cold War (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Jackie(?) Saddock(?) of the Social Democratic Party on the need for improved relations between the USA and the Soviet Union following the shooting down of a Korean Airlines civilian aircraft by the Russians....
SDP conference - Bill Rodgers on European elections (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the Social Democratic Party conference in Salford, where European spokesman Bill Rodgers spoke about the funding of the European elections, in which the SDP will be the only party not to receive...
SDP policies lacking foundations? (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (poss. Liberal MP, Michael Meadowcroft?) criticises the policies being discussed at the Social Democratic Party Conference in Salford. Male interviewer not identified.
SDP conference final day (1983)
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- News report; Speech
Report on the final day of the Social Democratic Party conference in Salford. President Shirley Williams denies that the party is becoming Thatcherite. Former party leader Roy Jenkins speaks about electoral...
SDP conference proceedings (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on the Social Democratic Party conference in Salford. Includes unidentified male delegates speaking about the need for caution before any merger with the Liberal Party. SDP leader Dr...
David Owen on SDP (1983)
- Genre
- Press conference
David Owen, leader of the Social Democratic Party, talks to the press about the challenges facing the party. He describes his party as balanced in terms of age and class, and says Prime Minister Margaret...
John Mills on European trade regulations (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Conference in Glasgow where a vote is being taken on Europe. John Mills, of Allied Alliance, and Hugh Cownie(?), of the Society of Motor Manufacturers...