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Labour defence row (1987)

Genre

Interview

Interview with party leader, Neil Kinnock on a row within the Labour Party over defence policy involving former leader James Callaghan. Interviewer not heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Matthews Meets The Rt Hon Edward Heath, former Prime Minister (1976)

Mike Matthews in conversation with the Right Honourable Mr Edward Heath, a former Prime Minister. He has just published his book Music: A Joy for Life. Sir Edward Richard George Heath, often known as Ted...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Tony Blair first address as leader to Labour conference (1994)

Genre

News report; Speech; Tribute

Tony Blair has made his his first address as party leader to the Labour Party Ccnference. Following a tribute to the late leader, John Smith, he repeatedly attacks the Conservative Party, reminding...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Death of former Liberal leader Jo Grimond (1993)

Genre

News report; Speech; Tribute

Report on the death of former Liberal Party leader Lord Jo Grimond who died at the age of 80 after suffering a stroke, and looking back at his achievements. Includes archive speech by Jo Grimond at the 1988...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

David Steel on David Owen’s refusal to merge parties (1987)

Genre

Speech

Leader of the Liberal Party, David Steel on SDP leader David Owen’s writing to supporters to tell them he will not be a part of a merger.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

First day of bitter campaigning for European elections (1994)

Genre

News report; Speech; Interview

Des Fahy reports on the first day of bitter campaigning by the three major UK parties for the European Parliamentary elections. Labour Party campaign is overshadowed by the recent sudden death of leader John...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

General election - David Steel on coalition (1987)

Genre

Press conference

Press conference with Liberal Party leader David Steel during a visit to St Andrews on not supporting Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as leader of the Conservatives through a coalition if she loses the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

General election - Party leaders on prospects (1983)

Genre

Interview; News report

Report on the various political parties’ chances of success in the next general election. Includes interviews with and comment from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (interviewed by Peter Allen); Labour...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

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...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

John Smith elected Labour leader (1992)

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

Peter Murphy reports on the election of John Smith as the new leader of the Labour Party after he beat his challenger Bryan Gould. Margaret Becket has been elected deputy leader. Speakers include John Smith;...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio