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Spring budget - Leon Brittan criticises Labour (1983)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Home Secretary Leon Brittan criticises the economic policies of the Labour Party, and Shadow Chancellor Peter Shore’s policies, following the announcement of Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe’s spring budget.
Michael Heseltine on defence policy (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine emphasises the Conservative Government’s commitment to a nuclear defence policy during a visit to West Berlin. The interviewer is Paul Maurice.
Michael Heseltine on Andropov statement (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine explains the possible nuclear options, following a new statement on arms limitation from Soviet leader Yuri Andropov. The interviewer is Paul Maurice.
David Owen on anti-Americanism (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
David Owen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) criticises current anti-American feeling within the UK and Europe and emphasises the continuing threat of the Soviet Union. The interview comes during debate...
Brent East candidate row - NEC meeting (1983)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a meeting of the Labour National Executive to debate the row over the election candidature of London Brent East, between Greater London Council leader Ken Livingstone, and sitting MP, Reg Freeson....
Brent East candidate row - Ken Livingstone view (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council leader Ken Livingstone on a meeting of the Labour National Executive to debate the row over the election candidature of London Brent East, between the GLC leader himself, and sitting...
Margaret Thatcher on Victorian values (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who calls for a return to Victorian values.
Francis Pym on election date (1983)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Foreign Secretary Francis Pym (at the Mansion House in London), in which he comments on the possible timing of the next election.
Francis Pym on Middle East (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Foreign Secretary, Francis Pym says Britain still has a leading role to play in the Middle East peace process, after meeting King Hussein of Jordan. Male reporter not identified (poss. David Spanier).
Michael Heseltine on scheme to reduce youth unemployment (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine on the new Government scheme to train young unemployed volunteers in the Armed Forces. The reporter is Paul Maurice.