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39,247 results found for all records.
GLC rates battle and Ken Livingstone (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with GLC deputy leader John McDonnell, on the Labour-run GLC battle over setting rates and rate capping, and differences between himself and GLC leader Ken Livingstone. Female interviewer not...
GLC ethnic minorities unit burned (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council leader Ken Livingstone on a fire at the Ethnic Minorities Office at the GLC. He says arson is the suspected probable cause. Interviewer not heard.
GLC dispute with Rowntree Mackintosh (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male GLC spokesman (poss. John Carr) on their dispute with Rowntree Mackintosh after the confectionary company refused to complete a form which describes their ethnic...
ILEA campaign against GLC abolition (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Anne Sofer of the Inner London Education Authority on her campaign to amend the GLC abolition bill. Female interviewer not identified (poss. Jo Andrews).
Ken Livingstone’s attempt to become an MP (1985)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the campaign by GLC leader Ken Livingstone to unseat Brent East MP Reg Freeson, and take on the Brent East seat. Female reporter not identified (poss. Jo Andrews).
Lords vote to abolish GLC (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the House of Lords victory for the Government over their proposals to abolish the GLC and other elected metropolitan governing bodies. With comment from local government minister Kenneth Baker;...
Lords vote to abolish GLC (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with local government minister Kenneth Baker on the House of Lords vote for the abolition of the GLC in support of the Government’s plans. Male interviewer not identified.
Lords vote to abolish GLC (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with GLC leader Ken Livingstone on the House of Lords vote for the abolition of the GLC in support of the Government’s plans. Female interviewer not identified (poss. Jo Andrews).
Ken Livingstone on rate capping in London boroughs (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with GLC leader Ken Livingstone on the rate capped boroughs and local taxation in London, responding to claims the GLC is penalising the five boroughs involved. Female interviewer not identified...
Godfrey Taylor to oversee GLC abolition (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the appointment of Conservative Sir Godfrey Taylor to head the body which will dismantle the Greater London Council. With comment from GLC leader Ken Livingstone and GLC opposition leader Alan...