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Conservative conference-Nigel Lawson speech (1989)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Chancellor Nigel Lawson, at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool, where he suggested there is no alternative to the Government’s economic strategy of high interest rates. He ruled out...
Michael Aspel programme-Shirley Bassey (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; Jingle
Michael Aspel interviews singer, Shirley Bassey, star profile on the Michael Aspel programme. She talks about her early life in Splott, Cardiff, and about her singing career. Also includes interview with...
Conservative conference-speculation over leadership (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Paul Rowley speculates on candidates to take over from Margaret Thatcher as leader, as the Conservative Party conference takes place in Blackpool. Includes speeches by and interviews with possible candidates...
Conservative conference-Leon Brittan interview (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Kevin Murphy interviews European Commissioner and former Conservative minister, Sir Leon Brittan, following his speech at a fringe meeting at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool. He attacked Prime...
Conservative conference-Sebastian Coe speech (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Rowley reports on the maiden speech as a politician by former Olympic gold medallist Sebastian Coe, at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool. Addressing a fringe meeting organised by the...
Rich should give more to the arts (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Camilla Affleck interviews Peter Palumbo, chairman of the Arts Council, about the need for private donations to aid the arts in the UK. The Arts Council is facing a ten million pound cash deficit, and with...
Conservative conference - Day 1 (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
The first day of the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool has passed off with little heavy criticism, Peter Spencer reports. With speeches by new party chairman Kenneth Baker; unidentified delegate;...
Conservative conference - Ken Baker speech (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
New Conservative Party Chairman, Kenneth Baker, makes his mark at this year’s conference in Blackpool. In a rousing speech he inspires the delegates with his confident style and rhetoric, bringing cheers...
NHS reforms attacked (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Spokesman for the Health Service Users Initiative, Paul Brotherton, gives their view on Health Secretary Kenneth Clarke’s planned proposals for NHS reforms. Speaks as Clarke is due to address the...
Kenneth Baker on Tory fiscal policy (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
New Conservative Party chairman Kenneth Baker says Chancellor Nigel Lawson knows exactly what he’s doing, and the party’s economic policy has been a good one-after announcement of raise in interest...