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Liberal conference - Bruce Kent on defence (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
At the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne, veteran peace campaigner Bruce Kent claims that nuclear weapons offer nothing more than the ability to blow up the world. He pushes for a shift into a...
Liberal conference - first day speeches (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on Day 1 of the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne. President Elect, Des Wilson declares the party is united by its affection for its leader, David Steel. SDP leader, David Owen also takes the...
Liberal conference - health and immigration (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne. Following junior health minister Edwina Currie’s comments on Northerners’ health, Liberal MP Nigel Priestley says Liberals and Northerners cannot...
Liberal conference - defence and Europe (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
At the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne, Linda Segal claims the defence issue could be solved by a better parliamentary team. Sarah Ludford looks to the comfort of Europe, and Sir Russell Johnston MP...
Liberal conference - nuclear defence (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on Day 2 of the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne. Party leader David Steel discusses the subject of Britain’s nuclear defence. The party had voted against the defence policy....
Liberal conference - Cyril Smith interview (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Cyril Smith MP discusses his return to the Liberal Party conference after a three-year absence. He dismisses rumours that he does not see eye-to-eye with David Steel, and gives his reasons for his prolonged...
Liberal conference - Davids Steel and Owen on defence policy (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
David Steel and David Owen speak to reporter Peter Spencer at the Liberal Party conference, where they agree that a mutually acceptable defence policy must be agreed in time for the next general election.
Liberal conference - round-up of speeches (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on Day 4 of the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne. Sarah Ludford addresses the issue of the British Government in Europe. Tim Clement-Jones speaks on the constitutional amendments,...
Liberal conference - rift within the party (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the rift between the Liberals and the SDP, at the Liberal Party conference. The Liberals have voted to halt nuclear power, whilst the SDP has voted to push ahead with it. Speaking are: Liberal MP,...
Liberal conference - last day (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the final day of the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne. The Government’s decision to axe half the workforce at the Devonport dockyards in Plymouth has angered the Liberal Party, which blames...