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William Whitelaw on young offenders (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Willie Whitelaw, Conservative politician, on vandalism, young offenders, the Young Persons Act and the need for tougher treatment of young criminals in detention centres. Male interviewer not identified.
Conservative conference (1977)
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- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Speech excerpts by party leader Margaret Thatcher and reports from and about the 1977 Conservative Party conference in Blackpool. Male reporter not identified (poss. Ed Boyle).
Thatcher on US visit (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative opposition leader Margaret Thatcher in which she talks about her reasons for visiting the United States. She is keen to meet members of the US administration. Male interviewer not...
Conservative leader on upcoming election (1977)
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- Interview
Interview with Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher at the 1977 Conference in Blackpool. She discusses Labour’s policies, and finds fault with them. She shows confidence in her party and would take...
Monty Modlyn show (1977)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Discussion; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in; Talk show
Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher joins Monty Modlyn (on Monty Modlyn at Large?), and discusses many subjects including trade unions, pensions and other political areas which the public ask...
Christopher Soames on receiving peerage (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Christopher Soames says he is pleased to re-join home politics as he is elevated to the peerage. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White).
Thatcher immigration comments criticised (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (not identified) responding to Conservative leader Margaret Thatcher’s recent comments on immigration. He says that her comments are provocative and that she is playing on the...
Cyril Smith attacks Thatcher on immigration (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Liberal MP Cyril Smith in which he criticises Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative Opposition’s immigration policies, and says she has played on public anxieties in an attempt to gain...
James Callaghan claims immigration is under control (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by UK Prime Minister James Callaghan in which he claims that immigration controls are tight and the numbers of immigrants that arrive in Britain, restricted. He criticises Conservative leader Margaret...
Conservative Party and immigration (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with David Wilks, student, on Conservative Party policy on immigration following a television interview with Margaret Thatcher on World in Action. He says the relevant community groups should be...