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39,247 results found for all records.
Norman Fowler on new benefits legislation (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Norman Fowler, Employment Secretary, on proposed benefits legislation under which benefits will be witheld from unemployed school leavers who refuse places on Youth Training Schemes. Male interviewer not...
Norman Willis on scaling down NEDDY (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Norman Willis, General Secretary of the TUC, on the Government’s decision to scale down the National Economic Development Council (NEDDY). Female interviewer not identified.
David Steel on David Owen’s refusal to merge parties (1987)
- Genre
- Speech
Leader of the Liberal Party, David Steel on SDP leader David Owen’s writing to supporters to tell them he will not be a part of a merger.
SDP future - Ian Wrigglesworth on Hurd offer (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Former MP Ian Wrigglesworth on Home Secretary Douglas Hurd’s invitation to the SDP to join the Conservatives. Male interviewer not identified.
Ken Livingstone spreads the safe sex message (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Newly elected MP for Brent East Ken Livingstone says Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher should have appeared on television to explain safe sex and AIDS, rather than endorsing a confusing advertising campaign....
Lord Young on improving the inner cities (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Young, Trade and Industry Secretary, on regenerating inner cities, by encouraging those who live there to bring about the improvements. Female interviewer not identified.
Neil Kinnock tribute to Denis Healey (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour leader Neil Kinnock pays tribute to Denis Healey, on Healey’s resignation from the Shadow Cabinet. Interviewer’s words not included.
Opening of the new Parliament (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the State Opening of Parliament. Includes Margaret Thatcher’s pre-election speech on the inner cities, and her speech at the Opening; also, Nicholas Ridley (Environment) on the community charge,...
Denis Healey on leaving the Shadow Cabinet (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Denis Healey on what he will do now from the back benches, having resigned his position in the Labour Shadow Cabinet. He describes his working relationship with Sir Geoffrey Howe, and regrets not having had...
Neil Kinnock criticises Government (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour leader Neil Kinnock criticises the Conservatives for their policies in the inner cities, and gives five reasons for opposing the community charge (or poll tax). (Welsh) male interviewer not identified.