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Cecil Parkinson on return to Parliament (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Former trade secretary Cecil Parkinson on his return to public life and his new interests since leaving office. Male interviewer not identified.
Francis Pym on the economy (1984)
- Genre
- Speech
Former cabinet minister Francis Pym speaks in the crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral about the economic problems facing the UK.
Miners strike - Peter Walker view (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Energy Secretary Peter Walker says the miners’ strike is politically motivated as good terms were offered by the National Coal Board. Male interviewer not identified.
Neil Kinnock on party selection of MPs (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour leader Neil Kinnock on changing the rules regarding the reselection of MPs in the Labour Party. Male interviewer not identified.
Stuart Firth on miners’ fundraising song (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Report on the fundraising song, Part of the Union, recorded by men who were sacked after striking at Hindle Gears. Spokesman for the workers, Stuart Firth(?) talks about the court case against the company....
Geoffrey Howe on talks with Argentina (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
UK Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe on the breakdown of talks about the Falkland Islands between Britain and Argentina. Male interviewer not identified.
Sellafield nuclear works (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the publication of a report on the effects of nuclear discharge from the Sellafield nuclear processing plant in Cumbria, and the possible link to a high rate of leukaemia in the area. Sir Douglas...
Roy Hattersley on Government and strikes (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour’s deputy leader, Roy Hattersley, accuses the Government of using the coal and docks strike for political advantage. Male interviewer not identified.
Miners strike - Margaret Thatcher interview (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Murphy interviews Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the miners’ strike and her hope that it will end soon. She says that no previous government has ever given the miners a better deal.
Miners strike - Parliamentary debate on expense (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a parliamentary debate after Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nigel Lawson said that the money spent on the miners’ strike was a worthwhile investment. Trade and Industry Secretary Norman Tebbit,...