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Reginald Prentice on Labour splits (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Reginald Prentice, who defected from the Labour Party in 1977, about the recent splits in the Labour Party as members such as Shirley Williams leave to form a new party, the...
Shirley Williams leaves Labour (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with members of the Labour Party National Executive Committee Eric Heffer and Joan Lestor, criticising colleague Shirley Williams for her decision to leave the party. Male interviewer not identified.
SDP launch in London (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Speech
Report from the launch at the Connaught Rooms in London of the new Social Democratic Party (SDP). Speakers include: William (Bill) Rodgers; Shirley Williams; Dr David Owen. Female reporter not identified...
Bill Sirs on rumours that ISTC may join SDP (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Sirs of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC) on rumours that the union will join the Social and Democratic Party (SDP). He says we all have rogue elephants in our midst. Male interviewer not...
John Butterfill on candidacy in Croydon North West by-election (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP, John Butterfill on his candidacy in the Croydon North West by-election. He says Shirley Williams would have been a more difficult opponent than Bill Pitt. Male interviewer not identified.
Riots across UK (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on political reaction to rioting and looting across cities in the UK from Leader of the House of Commons Francis Pym, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Shirley Williams of the SDP; and on latest...
Alliance squabble over candidate selection (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on problems in the Liberal-SDP Alliance over selection of candidates to represent them in elections. Speaking are David Steel, Liberal Party leader (on Weekend World on ITV); SDP member Dick Taverne....
Liberal conference-membership of SDP (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a Liberal Party delegate at their conference in Llandudno on make-up of members of the SDP; support for the Labour Party and how the Conservative Party is more vulnerable to a third party...
David Steel on Croydon by-election win (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Liberal Party leader David Steel about the SDP-Liberal Alliance Croydon North West by-election win and how it bodes well for the future of the party including the upcoming Crosby by-election....
Shirley Williams elected as Crosby MP (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the election of SDP candidate Shirley Williams as the new MP for Crosby and her first day in the House of Commons. Includes interview with Anthony Hill, Liberal Party candidate. Male reporter not...