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Public reaction to capital punishment no vote (1979)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Public reaction to the Commons no vote to reintroducing capital punishment. General consensus seems to be the public would like to see the reintroduction. Reporter not heard.
Michael Foot on Labour movement future (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech from deputy leader of the Labour Party Michael Foot at the Durham miners gala on the future of the Labour movement, and the dangers of wrangles within the Labour Party.
James Callaghan criticises new Conservative government (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech from Labour Party leader James Callaghan opening the new party headquarters in Walworth Road, south London, on the negative impact on the country of the new Conservative Government and criticising...
Commons votes no to capital punishment (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Eldon Griffiths, reacting to the massive Commons defeat after a no vote to the reintroduction of capital punishment, against public opinion. Male interviewer not identified.
Capital punishment no vote (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jim Jardine, Chairman of the Police Federation on the Commons no vote to the reintroduction of capital punishment. Male interviewer not identified. Sound is in mono.
Irish shrine to be visited by Pope (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a spokesman for the Marian Shrine in Ireland on the forthcoming visit of Pope John Paul II. On the atmosphere in the village of Knock and the preparations being carried out. Male speaker and...
Ian Paisley opposes Pope’s Northern Ireland visit (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Democratic Unionist (DUP) leader Reverend Ian Paisley on the forthcoming visit by Pope John Paul II to Northern Ireland. He explains his reasoning behind his opposition to the visit and on the...
Pope’s visit to Northern Ireland (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with John Biggs-Davison, Conservative Party spokesman on Northern Ireland, on the vist of Pope John Paul II to the province, and the hopes that peace may ensue. The Pope’s safety is also...
NEB cuts by Conservatives (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Industry Secretary Keith Joseph on plans by the new Conservative Government to limit National Enterprise Board (NEB) work and cut public funding to its companies including British Leyland. He also comments...
NEB cuts by Tories (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Leslie Murphy, NEB (National Enterprise Board) Chairman, on the new Conservative Government’s review of the NEB role resulting in limitation of their work and funding cuts. He comments on their...