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Bottomley on Tory housing hill (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Peter Bottomley, about the Government’s proposed changes to housing legislation making it possible for private tenants to have a pre-emptive right to purchase their rented...
James Callaghan’s visit to China (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report and interview with Labour Party leader and former UK Prime Minister James Callaghan after a visit to China and Hong Kong on a fact-finding mission, together with Labour General Secretary Ron Hayward....
Barabara Castle on Labour leadership (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a BBC television interview with Labour European MP Barbara Castle where she suggests Labour Party leader James Callaghan should stand down in favour of Tony Benn. Includes excerpts from interview....
Richard Balfe on 1st year of the European Parliament (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews London Labour MEP Richard Balfe, about the achievements of the European Parliament during its first year and Labour Party policy on UK membership of the EEC and future of the party.
Roy Jenkins’ comments on new centre party (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Report back on comments by former Labour cabinet minister and President of the European Commission Roy Jenkins, about the possible formation of a new centre party in the UK, his role in it once he returns to...
Keith Joseph in Washington (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on a speech (with excerpts) by UK Industry Secretary Sir Keith Joseph, during a visit to Washington, where he speaks about the achievements of the Conservative Government and about...
Keith Joseph visits Acton factory (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on a visit to an engineering factory in Acton, West London, by Industry Secretary Sir Keith Joseph. Male reporter not identified.
Kevin McNamara MP faces calls for resignation (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with George Templeman, agent of Labour politician Kevin McNamara, on calls for the MP’s resignation by his Kingston upon Hull constituency, after it was revealed that both his sons were...
Michael Meacher’s hopes for Labour Wembley conference (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Michael Meacher about his hopes for changes in party policy prior to the start of a special Labour Party conference at Wembley Conference Centre. Male interviewer not identified.
UK-South African trade (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Michael Meacher about the UK Government’s decision to continue trading with South Africa and their refusal to agree to economic sanctions against the apartheid regime in the...