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Father Hugh Murphy on release by UFF (1978)
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- Interview
Irish Catholic priest Father Hugh Murphy on his kidnap and release by the Ulster Freedom Fighters. The kidnap was in retaliation for the IRA abduction of Police Constable William Turbitt, and Father Murphy...
John Pardoe on National Insurance increase (1978)
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- Interview
Liberal MP John Pardoe says his party is not prepared to support the Labour Government’s 2.5 percent rise in National Insurance. Male interviewer not identified.
David Steel on challenges facing Liberals (1978)
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- Speech
Liberal Party leader David Steel addresses his party on the problems they face in the next general election.
Shirley Summerskill removed from Immigration (1978)
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Labour MP for Southall Sydney Bidwell, on Home Office Under-Secretary Dr Shirley Summerskill’s removal from Immigration. He expresses dissatisfaction with decisions made in the department during...
Margaret Thatcher speech to UUC (1978)
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- Speech
Speech by Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher to the Ulster Unionist Council, in which she pays tribute to industry in Northern Ireland. She speaks of business and employment opportunities in...
Jeremy Thorpe on European constituency boundaries (1978)
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- Interview
Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe on redefining the electoral constituency boundaries for the European elections. Male interviewer not identified.
Michael Foot on Labour health policy (1978)
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Interview with Michael Foot, deputy leader of the Labour Party, on the National Health Service and Labour Party health policy, with reference to devolution and the Welsh Assembly; late Labour Minister of...
Prior on inflation under Labour (1978)
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- Interview
Conservative MP James Prior criticises the Labour Government on inflation and its wages policy. Includes references to Secretary of Prices and Consumer Protection, Roy Hattersley; British Prime Minister...
Racial segregation in UK - Warning signs (1978)
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- Interview
Unidentified male MP on racial inequality and social alienation, especially among young black people, in MPs’ constituencies. He refers to David Lane of the Commission for Racial Equality. Male interviewer...
James Callaghan on need for arms control (1978)
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- Speech
Speech by Prime Minister James Callaghan on accepting the Herbert Humphrey award for international statesmanship. He speaks about the need for a strong NATO force, and nuclear disarmament.