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39,247 results found for all records.
Tory leadership contest (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
A male Conservative MP (not identified) says he decided not to contest the Conservative Party leadership as he may take votes from John Major, he thinks Major is the best person to unite the party....
Iraq will not gloat over Thatcher’s resignation (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
James Bays reports from Baghdad on reaction to Margaret Thatcher’s resignation from Iraq’s Minister of Information Latif Nussayif Jassim- he says he won’t insult her now as he has before. 14,000...
Thatchers house removal (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Description of what will be involved in moving the Thatchers out of 10 Downing Street now Margaret Thatcher has announced her resignation. Says it is not a large job as this is a secondary home and much of...
Thatchers removal a result of the Tory election process (1990)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate
Male MP speaking in the Commons (not identified) says Margaret Thatcherâs removal is a Conservative Party electoral betrayal and questions the leadership election process.
Public glad Thatcher gone (1990)
- Genre
- Interview
Sophie Dekker interviews a delighted member of the public outside 10 Downing Street at an impromptu party by Labour supporters after Margaret Thatcher’s resignation. He believes the Labour Party now has a...
Impromptu party outside No 10 to celebrate Thatcher going (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Sophie Dekker reports from Downing Street on reaction after Margaret Thatcher’s decision to resign- flowers left by some to commiserate but Labour supporters can be heard holding an impromptu party and one...
John Major new prime minister (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Election coverage; News bulletin
London Talkback radio 8’o clock news bulletin read by Annie Webster announcing John Major as the new Prime Minister following a close ballot and Douglas Hurd and Michael Heseltine deciding to withdraw....
John Major takes up office as Prime Minister (1990)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech
Midday news with Catherine Kelly, who announces that John Major is the new Prime Minister following his meeting with the Queen. Includes John Major making a short speech about his vision for the future;...
John Major becomes Prime Minister (1990)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
John Major speaks to press after winning the Conservative Party leadership election. Thanks those that supported him, and Michael Heseltine and Douglas Hurd for conceding defeat, and pays tribute to Margaret...
Thatcher farewell speech (1990)
- Genre
- Speech
Applause for Margaret Thatcher as she makes a farewell speech outside No 10 Downing Street. She expresses her thanks for the staff that supported her and those who sent her letters and flowers. She ends by...