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  • Sir Murray Fox elected Lord Mayor of London (1974)

    Genre
    News report; Special; Speech

    Ceremony investing Sir Murray Fox as Lord Mayor of London including a speech to accept the position and describing the roles the position entails. He states his proposals to make a better city, and a better...

  • Shirley Williams resignation threat (1974)

    Genre
    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.

  • William Whitelaw on election issues (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Conservative Party Chief Whip William (Willie) Whitelaw on the EEC and election issues including inflation, high food prices, getting rid of nationalisation, restraint on incomes. Interviewer not identified....

  • Margaret Thatcher talks to George Gale (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Margaret Thatcher MP talks to George Gale on the LBC Feedback show, about the forthcoming general election and how there is no natural governing party and if her views coincide with those of Enoch Powell....

  • A J P Taylor on corruption in public life (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with historian A J P Taylor on corruption in politics and public life. He speaks about the problem of corruption in local politics, the Marconi scandal and the impact on political careers from...

  • Enoch Powell on election and not standing (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Former Conservative MP Enoch Powell talks to George Gale about the general election which has been called and his decision not to stand. He also comments on voting according to party policy on UK membership...

  • Mellish on general election (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Labour MP and Chief Whip Bob Mellish on the announcement of the date for the next general election (10/10/74). He speaks about why the election has been called - the second in 1974. Male...

  • Anthony Crosland on socialism, his work and political views (1974)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Environment Secretary Anthony Crosland by George Gale. Looks at his socialist thinking and his books on socialism, his political work, views on the education system, land ownership, public...

  • Tony Benn on industry (1974)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech by Industry Secretary Tony Benn. It looks at the Labour Party’s policy on government investment in industry and the need for the initiative to come from within industry.

  • Nixon on Watergate tapes (1974)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech by President Richard Nixon on the release of Watergate tapes and about involvement of White House Counsel, John Dean. First broadcast 29/04/74.