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  1. Miners strike ballot (1983)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the miners’ ballot for strike action to save a pit in South Wales. It is expected the miners will vote not to strike, which could damage the reputation of NUM leader Arthur Scargill. With comment...

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  2. GLC bid to join Association of County Councils (1985)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the GLC bid to join the Association of County Councils. Deputy leader of the GLC’s Conservative group Cyril Taylor comments on the reasons for the bid; also comment from Alliance leader Adrian...

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  3. Gormley steps down as NUM leader (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Scottish mine workers leader Mick McGahey reacts to the news of Joe Gormley’s resignation as President of the NUM and on his hopes to win the post although facing tough competition from Arthur Scargill.

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  4. Michael Foot elected Labour leader (1980)

    Genre
    News report

    Mark Smith reports on the election of Michael Foot as the new leader of the Labour Party, and examines his background and oratorical skills.

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  5. Neil Kinnock defends his position as Labour leader (1991)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Labour leader Neil Kinnock calls for an early general election, and defends his fitness to lead the Labour Party. Questions asked by various unidentified reporters. In two parts.

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  6. Paul Beresford stands down as Wandsworth leader (1992)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Sir Paul Beresford following his announcement he’s standing down from his job as Wandsworth Council leader now he’s been elected as the Conservative MP for Croydon Central. He’s been the...

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  7. Responses to GLC abolition (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report by Elena Curti from the members’ terrace of County Hall on reaction to the abolition of the Greater London Council, as the flag is lowered. Includes reaction from Conservative group leader Alan...

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  8. Rhodesian PM rejects imposition of a black leader (1977)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith talks to journalists on TV and reveals that he feels the future of the country lies in a multicultural leadership. He rejects the imposition of a black leader by Britain...

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  9. New deputy leader for GLC (1984)

    Genre
    Interview

    Labour Finance Chairman of the Greater London Council, John McDonnell, talks about also becoming deputy leader of the GLC. Female interviewer not identified (poss. Jo Andrews).

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  10. Lech Walesa, Solidarity leader, visits UK (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Nigel Dearing interviews Marek Garztecki, former director of the Solidarity information office in London, about the first visit of Solidarity leader, Lech Walesa to the UK, in his unofficial role as...

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