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39,247 results found for all records.
State of emergency in UK? (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Press interview with Prime Minister James Callaghan during his return from holiday abroad, where he claims there is no point in calling a state of emergency despite a wave of labour disputes in the country....
Brian Sedgemore’s novel (1979)
- Genre
- Book review; Interview
Brian Sedgemore MP discusses his new book, MK Secretary of State, and is questioned on how much it is based on his real experiences in politics. Male reporter not identified (poss. Ed Boyle?)
Thatcher on industrial strife (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher speech on the ongoing industrial strife, in terms of the employer rather than the employee getting the hard end of the bargain. And on need to reform trade union...
Thatcher on unions and tax (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher to the British Chambers of Commerce in London, on trade union members wanting their government to act on issues, so people can get back to a normal...
Conservative election broadcast discussed (1979)
- Genre
- Discussion; Election Broadcast
Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Party Opposition election broadcast discussed by Conservative MP Nicholas Ridley, Labour MP Jeff Rooker. Comment on its plans for trade union law reform- both MPs had...
Government condemned as industrial actions continue (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP Peter Walker criticises the Labour Government for complacency and incompetence when faced with a wave of strikes during an economic recession. He also condemns Prime Minister James Callaghan,...
TUC monthly review with government (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews UK Chancellor Denis Healey, commenting on Government plans to meet the leaders of the TUC on a monthly basis, agreeing to review pay issues regularly, to work together to a positive...
European agriculture (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male trade union representative on the need for changes to agricultural policies within the European TUC. Agrees rules must be changed for different members. Male interviewer...
Parliament debates picketing (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on Parliamentary debate on picketing and lorry drivers strike, including whether to call a state of emergency, prior to a full debate tomorrow. With speeches from Home Secretary Merlyn Rees; Liberal...
Bill against indecent images (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Maureen Colquhoun MP supports the bill to remove indecent images, claiming images shown in Soho are offensive to women, and women’s protests show men that women do not accept violent attitudes reinforced...