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SDP conference - David Owen keynote speech (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the closing speech of party leader Dr David Owen at the SDP conference in Torquay. Includes speech extracts. He criticises Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and the Labour Party, comments on lack of...
Norman Tebbit admits Government errors (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative Party Chairman Norman Tebbit where he admits the Government has made errors in recent months and is unpopular and talks about his role in disseminating information. Male reporter...
Ian MacGregor possible dismissal (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Energy Secretary Peter Walker where he denies the Government is intending to dismiss National Coal Board Chairman, Ian MacGregor. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Neil Mainland).
Edward Heath attacks government policy (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech by former Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister Edward Heath where he attacks the Government over its economic and employment policies. Includes speech extracts. Male reporter not...
Labour row in Liverpool (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on a row between Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock and the left-wing Militant council in Liverpool. Speaking are: Neil Kinnock; Tony Mulhearn, Liverpool City Council. Male reporter not identified.
Tebbit attacks Labour bank proposals (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative Party Chairman Norman Tebbit, warning the Labour Party’s proposals to set up a National Investment Bank would lead to millions of pounds of public money being squandered....
Mirror dispute as SOGAT criticises Maxwell (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified Daily Mirror SOGAT printworkers who criticise the newspaper owner, Robert Maxwell, over his treatment of the workforce following plans for reorganisation. Male interviewer not...
Maxwell predicts trouble in Mirror dispute (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Archive interview with Daily Mirror owner, Robert Maxwell ( from 04/85), where he predicts problems for the workforce and print unions if they refuse to cooperate with his plans for reorganisation of the...
TUC conference opens (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the start of the 1985 TUC conference in Blackpool in 09/85 with attention focusing on the position of General Secretary Norman Willis. Includes speech by Norman Willis. Male reporter not identified...
TUC conference - Vote on jailed miners (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the 1985 TUC conference in Blackpool in 09/85 with attention focusing on a vote on supporting workers jailed after the miners’ strike. Speakers are: Arthur Scargill, NUM; Neil Kinnock, Labour...