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39,247 results found for all records.
James Callaghan on Labour efforts to stamp out prejudice in Britain (1978)
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- Speech
Labour Prime Minister, James Callaghan following the party’s success in the Ilford North by-election. He says the Labour Movement stands against prejudice and division and will promote a tolerant society.
Winston Churchill on Soviet troops in Somalia (1978)
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- Interview
Winston Churchill, Conservative MP for Stretford, says he is concerned about the Soviet and Cuban presence in Somalia. He says the USA should put pressure on the USSR and Cuba to pull out of the conflict;...
Ian Gilmour on neutron bomb (1978)
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- Interview
Sir Ian Gilmour, Conservative MP for Chesham and Amersham, says the neutron bomb - or enhanced radiation weapon - is necessary for NATO to keep up with the weapons being amassed by the Russians. He says the...
Keith Speed on race relations and deprivation (1978)
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- Interview
Keith Speed, Conservative MP for Ashford, says more needs to be done to improve race relations. He says he is concerned about youth unemployment among immigrant communities. Male interviewer not identified.
Roy Mason rejects calls for death penalty (1978)
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- News report
Vivian White reports on on MP Roy Mason’s speech to Parliament on Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland rejected calls for the death penalty and told the house there would be no...
James Kilfedder on low attendance at Northern Ireland debate (1978)
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- Interview
James Kilfedder, Independent Ulster Unionist MP for North Down, says the Northern Ireland Parliamentary debate achieved nothing. He says only 20 MPs, other than Northern Ireland members, were present at the...
Tom McGill of Sinn Fein on the IRA (1978)
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- Interview
Official Sinn Fein leader Tom McGill says the IRA is declaring war on the Irish people. He says the party is determined to overcome imperialism by political means. Male interviewer not identified.
Arthur Latham on London protest against seal hunting (1978)
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- Interview
Arthur Latham, Labour MP for Paddington, says there is a legal way to conduct a demonstration against seal hunting despite a ban on marches and demonstrations in London. Male interviewer not identified.
Alf Morris on Thalidomide claimants inquiry (1978)
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- Interview
Alf Morris, Labour MP for Wythenshawe, says he is keen to resolve the outstanding cases of Thalidomide victims. He says there is an inquiry into the claims of 80 people who have yet to receive compensation....
Peter Shore on Windscale nuclear plant decision (1978)
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- Interview
Peter Shore MP, Labour Secretary of State for the Environment, says a Parliamentary order to build a nuclear plant at Windscale, Cumbria, will come into effect in a matter of weeks. Male interviewer not...