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Nicholas Ridley new transport secretary (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Nicholas Ridley about his new position as Transport Secretary, how he gets around, and plans for London Transport. Male interviewer not identified.

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The Business Programme No.35 (1989)

The Business Programme, broadcast on Monday evenings and presented by Rob Thomas. Track 1- Department of Environment: interview with Nicholas Ridley, Secretary of State for the Environment; interviewed by...

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Career of Nicholas Ridley (1990)

Genre

News report; Speech

Peter Russell looks back at the political career of Trade Secretary Nicholas Ridley who has resigned over his comments on Europe in The Spectator. He was well known for his political gaffes, 2 of which are...

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Neil Kinnock on Nicholas Ridley (1989)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Labour Party leader, Neil Kinnock, on reports that Environment Secretary, Nicholas Ridley is to be moved from his post. He criticises Ridley’s record. Female interviewer not identified....

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Nicholas Ridley on poll tax (1989)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Environment Secretary, Nicholas Ridley, following calls for his resignation from backbenchers. He’s angered his colleagues following the release of provisional poll tax (community charge)...

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Political career of Nicholas Ridley following his death (1993)

Genre

News report; Obituary; Speech

Former Conservative minister Lord Nicholas Ridley has died from lung cancer at the age of 64. Des Fahy looks back on his political career, marked by an easy arrogance and outspokenness which earned him many...

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Nicholas Ridley on compensating Barlow Clowes investors (1989)

Genre

Interview

Trade and Industry Secretary, Nicholas Ridley on the Government’s decision to compensate investors in Barlow Clowes. Female interviewer not identified.

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Nicholas Ridley on shadow budget (1978)

Genre

Interview

Conservative MP, Nicholas Ridley on his shadow budget, a month ahead of the real budget. He says tax cuts are vital to get the economy going and claims figures put forward by the Labour Government are...

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Nicholas Ridley on GLC lorry ban (1984)

Genre

Interview

Secretary of State for Transport, Nicholas Ridley talks about his ultimatum to the Greater London Council regarding a lorry ban for London. Male interviewer not identified.

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Nicholas Ridley on Green Belt policy (1988)

Genre

News report; Interview

Environment Secretary Nicholas Ridley has flatly denied speculation that he is considering a wholesale dismantling of the Green Belt. Ridley says that, while many new homes will have to be built in the...

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