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39,247 results found for all records.
Conservative sad Thatcher resigned (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified Conservative cabinet minister says Margaret Thatcher’s decision to resign was a sad moment. Interviewer not heard.
Tory leadership candidates come forward (1990)
- Genre
- News report
Peter Murphy reports from Westminster on the candidates putting their names forward for the Conservative Party leadership contest- Douglas Hurd and John Major to stand against Michael Heseltine following the...
Thatcher resigning, public very pleased (1990)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop expressing delight at Margaret Thatcher resigning. Female reporter not identified.
Douglas Hurd calls for leader to unite Tories (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference
Douglas Hurd says the Conservative Party needs a leader who can unite it. Reacting to press following the resignation of Margaret Thatcher.
Thatcher resigns (1990)
- Genre
- News report
Nicky Broyd reports from Westminster on Margaret Thatcher having a brief audience with the Queen to explain her resignation but speaking to press only via a written statement.
Soviet citizens on Thatcher’s resignation (1990)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Soviet citizens give their reaction to Margaret Thatcher’s resignation. Reporter not heard.
Thatcher resigns (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
A male speaker (not identified) is surprised Margaret Thatcher resigned- he thought she would have to have her fingers prised off the door at the end. Interviewer not heard.
Margaret Thatcher praised for resigning (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Margaret Thatcher praised for resigning as this was the best for the Conservative Party and its unity, but the speaker is deeply sad as she was a remarkable Prime Minister. Male speaker not identified.
Conservative leadership - Hurd and Major join contest (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Male Conservative (not identified) on Douglas Hurd and John Major joining the Conservative Party leadership contest following Margaret Thatcher’s resignation. Says there will be no animosity between them....
Conservative leadership contest (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference
Douglas Hurd wants the Conservative Party to find a leader who will unite it as division can spell disaster. Speaking to press he says this is why he is putting his name forward for the leadership contest.