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Harold Wilson on Labour Party (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Former UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson attacks the left wing of the Labour Party. He believes that too much power has been transferred from the parliamentary Labour Party and he mentions the regrettable...
Labour candidate for Chesterfield (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Tony Benn on his selection as the Labour candidate for Chesterfield. He feels that the whole Labour Party will support his selection, including General Secretary Jim Mortimer. He does not see it as a test...
GCHQ union ban - Political reaction (1984)
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- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the union ban at Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Cheltenham with Government contradiction over whether rebellious staff will be sacked and Foreign Secretary Geoffrey Howe being...
Common market talks fail (1984)
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- Interview
Member of the European Parliament, Barbara Castle on the failure of talks between Britain and the other members of the EEC concerning the common European market, and how she thinks UK Prime Minister Margaret...
Neil Kinnock on his sport interests (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock on his sport interests after giving a presentation at the Ladbroke Golden Jackets final (greyhound racing). Male interviewer not identified.
SDP-Labour pact won’t happen (1984)
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- Interview
David Steel, of the SDP-Liberal Alliance, denies rumours of a possible pact with the Labour Party and criticises its new leaders Neil Kinnock and deputy Roy Hattersley. Male interviewer not identified.
Labour Euro election pop song (1984)
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- Interview; Music
Musician Mark Haley(?) talks about winning a contest to write a song for Europe for the Labour Party’s European election campaign. Includes clip of his winning song Message for Europe. Female interviewer...
Ron Todd in new role as General Secretary of TGWU (1984)
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- Interview
Ron Todd, the new General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU), says money is being wasted on nuclear weapons while millions of people are unemployed. Male interviewer not identified.
Stuart Firth on miners’ fundraising song (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Report on the fundraising song, Part of the Union, recorded by men who were sacked after striking at Hindle Gears. Spokesman for the workers, Stuart Firth(?) talks about the court case against the company....
Kinnock on his leadership of Labour Party (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock on his leadership of the party, and his political rivalry with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.