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Thatcher on immigration (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Coverage of Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher’s speech to the Young Conservatives on immigration. Thatcher attacks smoke screen socialists who accuse the party of racism when it brings the...
Ulster TUC puts pressure on PM (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Andy Barry of the Ulster TUC on his campaign meetings in Britain to put pressure on Prime Minister James Callaghan for an injection of capital to create jobs in Northern Ireland, and for a Bill of Rights for...
Bomb attack on hotel in Ulster (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Eamonn Mallie reports on a horrific bomb attack on a crowded hotel ballroom in Ulster, and the possibility that it might be the start of a new IRA terrorist campaign in Northern Ireland.
New IRA campaign in Northern Ireland (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP John Biggs-Davison on the new terrorist campaign by the IRA in Northern Ireland. On his party having warned that Northern Ireland Secretary Roy Mason had been making complacent assumptions...
Clown supports bill to protect childern against pornography (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Pierre the Clown speaking as a parent in support of Cyril Townsend’s Private Members Bill to protect children against pornography. On his protest in clown outfit at the House of Commons and his discussions...
Thatcher’s walkabout at Battersea market (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher on a walkabout shopping tour of Battersea market. In an area of high immigrant population, one female stallholder is heard expressing concerns about Conservative...
John Methven on government pay policy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Director-General of the CBI John Methven speaking on behalf of his members. Supporting the government on pay moderation but objecting to the wide scope of the clauses for government contracts. Says the...
Peter Walker on his political philosophy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
MP Peter Walker on his political philosophy. Arguing for the Conservative Party tradition of balancing efficiency and compassion, and on people’s current disillusionment with Parliament and the major...
Conservative immigration policies (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
A Conservative MP on his hope that leader Margaret Thatcher will announce a range of immigration policies to tackle the inner city problem and race relations. Also denouncing his colleague Jill Knight for...
Policeman calls for ID cards (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with James Anderton, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, on his call for mass fingerprinting and ID cards in a bid to stem the tide of rising crime within the UK. Discusses civil liberty...