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Michael Heseltine on his back bench role (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Michael Heseltine says he will continue to play an active role in the Conservative Party from the back benches, and to express his views. He is asked about his recent speech in which he appeared to be...
Westland affair - Margaret Thatcher in Panorama interview (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on an interview given by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the BBC1 programme, Panorama (broadcast live, 17/02/86). In excerpts from the interview, Thatcher denies that the Westland affair was a...
Michael Heseltine’s resignation press conference (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press conference in which Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine explains the reasons behind his resignation this morning over the Westland Helicopters affair. Journalists posing questions include Peter Snow...
Michael Heseltine resignation speech (1986)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine announces his resignation at a press conference. He says he is resigning over the way in which the reconstruction of Westland plc has been handled. Cataloguer’s note:...
Norman Tebbit on Heseltine resignation (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative Party Chairman, Norman Tebbit says he and his colleagues are saddened by Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine’s resignation over what appears to have been a relatively minor, procedural issue....
Michael Mates on Heseltine resignation (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine’s principal supporter throughout the Westland Helicopters affair, Michael Mates MP, says Heseltine felt gagged within the Cabinet. Heseltine tried to keep the Prime...
Westland affair - Denzil Davies view (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Defence spokesman Denzil Davies says he feels sorry for Westland. He thinks the shareholders’ meeting should be postponed, and the Government should declare its interests. He says a lot of people...
Michael Heseltine on his decision to resign as minister (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine speaks about the reasons behind his resignation over the Westland Helicopters takeover affair and says it would be difficult for him to serve under Margaret...
George Younger on being appointed Defence Secretary (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Scottish Secretary, George Younger on being appointed Secretary of State for Defence, to replace Michael Heseltine who resigned over the Westland Helicopters takeover affair. He talks about when and...
Michael Heseltine on Westland rescue bids (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Recently-resigned Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine on the European and American Westland Helicopters rescue bids. He has been advising shareholders to vote for the European option. Report includes...