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Chancellor on industrial strategy (1978)
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- Interview
Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey discusses the Government’s industrial strategy over the past two years. He claims that if Britain can improve its industrial performance, the Chancellor can steady...
Shadow Chancellor’s views on upcoming budget (1978)
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- Interview
Bob Holness interviews shadow Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe speculates on the forthcoming Budget. He says the Chancellor, Denis Healey, must give back some money. He discusses the miners’ decision to...
Thatcher immigration comments criticised (1978)
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- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (not identified) responding to Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher’s recent comments on immigration. He says that her comments are provocative and that she is playing on the...
Cyril Smith attacks Thatcher on immigration (1978)
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- Interview
Interview with Liberal MP Cyril Smith in which he criticises Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative Opposition’s immigration policies, and says she has played on public anxieties in an attempt to gain...
James Callaghan claims immigration is under control (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Prime Minister James Callaghan in which he claims that immigration controls are tight and the numbers of immigrants that arrive in Britain, restricted. He criticises Conservative leader Margaret...
Conservative student on immigration (1978)
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- Interview
A Conservative student discusses the subject of immigration. He claims the country must accept the presence of immigrants, and provide solutions to the problems of race relations, and of segregation. The...
Airey Neave shares his views on a bleak future for Northern Ireland (1978)
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- Interview
Peter Allen interviews shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Airey Neave shares his views on the future of Northern Ireland. He talks about his concerns for the region, and about a new weapon the...
Edward Heath on racism (1978)
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- Interview
Former Prime Minister Edward Heath describes the dangers of the young unemployed in Britain turning to the National Front. Heath talks about his own stance on racism. Male interviewer not identified. (poss....
British profit sharing scheme (1978)
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- Interview
Ed Boyle interviews Liberal MP John Pardoe who discusses the British profit sharing scheme. With only 3% of the British as shareholders, he outlines the Liberal plan which would include giving out 500 pounds...
MP leaves Commons to watch football match (1978)
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- Interview
Labour politician John Ryman explains his decision to leave the House of Commons early in defiance of the Whip, to watch his football team, Blyth Spartans, in the 4th round FA Cup tie. Male interviewer not...