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Shirley Williams resignation threat (1974)
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- Interview
Labour MP Shirley Williams on her threat of resignation over the issue of EEC membership should a referendum lead to Britain’s withdrawal from the community.
Education policy speech at conference (1977)
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- Speech
Speech by education spokesman Norman St John-Stevas at the 1977 Conservative Party Conference, in which he criticises Labour education policy and attacks members of the Labour Party.
Kingston delays going comprehensive (1978)
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- Interview
Angela Rumbold?, Chairman of Kingston Education Centre, on why they can’t go comprehensive before 1982. Admits she is against comprehensive education and is not happy with actions of Education Secretary...
Sutton challenge to Shirley Williams (1978)
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- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (presumably a local authority spokesman) on a legal challenge by the London Borough of Sutton to Education Secretary Shirley Williams, over an early end to selective education in...
Trevor Phillips on student benefits (1978)
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- Interview
NUS leader Trevor Phillips on grants for 16-19 year-old students who continue on to further education. Female interviewer not identified.
Dangers of test-tube babies (1978)
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- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Leo Abse on the possible ethical complications associated with the growth of test-tube babies, including the fears over social and genetic engineering. Male interviewer not identified.
Noman St John-Stevas attacks qualification proposals (1978)
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- Interview
Conservative shadow spokesman on Education, Norman St John-Stevas attacks new plans for changing the examination process, proposed by Secretary of State for Education, Shirley Williams. St John-Stevas claims...
Teachers pay dispute- Fred Jarvis critical (1979)
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- Interview
Fred Jarvis of the National Union of Teachers criticises Shirley Williams MP, who has asked the NUT to wait until after a General Election for 36.5% wages demands.
Shirley Williams warns against Labour left-wing (1980)
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- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on a speech to the Glasgow Fabian Society by former Labour MP and Education Secretary Shirley Williams where she warns of the dangers to the future of the Labour Party from left-wing elements....
Shirley Williams to resign from Labour (1980)
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- Interview
Interview with former MP and Education Secretary Shirley Williams about her possible resignation from the Labour Party. She says she will not join a centre party if she does resign. Male interviewer not...