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847 results found for '"Political leadership"' in Keywords.
Thorpe sex allegations, future of party in doubt (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Jo Grimond, former leader of the Liberal Party comments on the sex allegations made against current party leader Jeremy Thorpe. The future plans of the Liberals are also discussed. Interviewer not identified.
Thorpe sex allegations (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Cyril Smith is interviewed on the subject of the Jeremy Thorpe sex allegations, and confirms Thorpe has not offered his resignation as Liberal Party leader. His position is secure according to Cyril Smith....
Tony Benn on Labour leadership battle (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Tony Benn on standing down in the Labour leadership battle after the first round of voting. He will now support Michael Foot. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Murphy).
Michael Foot on standing for Labour leadership (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Michael Foot about his decision to stand as a candidate for the Labour Party leadership following the surprise resignation of Prime Minister Harold Wilson. His priority policy areas...
Denis Healey on standing for Labour leadership (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Report on Labour Party leadership battle following surprise resignation of Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Includes interview with Denis Healey on standing as a candidate, and his chances of success. Male...
Jo Grimond for Liberal leadership (1976)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Ed Boyle reports on Jo Grimond being asked to stand for the leadership of the Liberal Party following Jeremy Thorpe’s resignation. Includes excerpt of rousing Jo Grimond speech from previous leadership...
Grimond on Liberal leadership (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Jo Grimond (former Liberal leader) on the job of a party leader and necessary attributes, and not standing again as leader after he was asked following Jeremy Thorpe’s resignation. Interviewer not...
David Steel on role of Liberal leader (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews David Steel MP at the Liberal Party Assembly in Llandudno, on the task facing him as Liberal leader. Steel says that coalition is a possible way to power, and the party should not...
End of road for Amin? (1976)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
John Dickinson on British Mission leaving Uganda. The situation has spiralled, but general feeling is that Idi Amin will not stay on for long as leader. Will Britain do business with Uganda in the future, or...
Conservative conference proceedings (1976)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Coverage of the 1976 Conservative Party conference in Brighton. Speeches by Edward Heath; Home Affairs Spokesman Willie Whitelaw; Jane Kirk; Employment spokesman James Prior; Philip Taylor; Foreign Affairs...