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SDP Conference - Reaction to Shirley Williams by-election candidacy (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report during the Social Democratic Party (SDP) touring conference, on internal criticism of Party president Shirley Williams’s failure to communicate with the people of Crosby before announcing to the...
SDP Conference - Crosby by-election (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Press conference
Report from the Social Democratic Party touring conference, where party president Shirley Williams has announced her candidacy in the forthcoming Liverpool Crosby by-election. Speakers include: Shirley...
Manny Shinwell on Labour one day conference and splits (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report and interview with longest Labour member and former MP Manny (Emanuel) Shinwell on the upcoming one day conference in Wembley to decide how new Labour Party leaders should be chosen. Also on...
Moves towards new centre party (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the decision of rebel Dr David Owen not to stand as a Labour Party candidate at the next election as a new centre party comes closer to being formed. Male reporter not identified. Sound is in mono.
Lord George Brown on new centre party (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former Labour MP Lord George Brown about the establishment of a new democratic socialist party by disaffected Labour MPs and politicians following a meeting in London. Male interviewer not...
Warrington By-Election - SDP candidate (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the upcoming Warrington By-Election. Shirley Williams speculates on standing as a candidate for the SDP. Warrington Council chief executive William Lawton and Liberal MP, Cyril Smith comment. Male...
Conservative conference - Women in politics (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about the position of women in politics, speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool. Male speaker and female interviewer not identified.
CBI Conference - Backdrop of worldwide recession (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the forthcoming Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Conference, which is set against the backdrop of a worldwide recession and three million unemployed in Britain. Delegates will be able to put...
Crosby by-election - Shirley Williams victory (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Election coverage; Speech
Report on the result of the Liverpool Crosby by-election (26/11/81), with victory for Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate and former Labour cabinet minister Shirley Williams. Includes announcement of...
Crosby by-election - Cecil Parkinson on Williams victory (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative Party chairman Cecil Parkinson on the victory of Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Shirley Williams in the Liverpool Crosby by-election (26/11/81). Female interviewer not identified.