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David Owen on David Steel’s departure (1988)

Genre

Interview

David Steel’s former partner in the Liberal-SDP Alliance, Dr David Owen, says he understands why Steel is quitting the Social and Liberal Democrats, although he thinks it is foolish and damaging for him...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Dick Taverne MP, leader of the Social Democrats (1981)

David Steel has told the Social Democrats they can not leave it too late if they want to form an alliance with the Liberals for the next election. His warning comes after the social democrats rejected a...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

David Greaves on steel pay deal (1978)

Genre

Interview

Dr David Greaves, British Steel, on a pay deal involving plant closures. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

David Steel on the possibility of a Liberal-Conservative coalition (1977)

Genre

Interview

David Steel, Scottish politician and leader of the Liberal Party, on the party’s willingness to form a coalition with a Conservative Government, if in power. Male interviewer not identified.

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

David Steel on Liberal Party coalition prospects (1986)

Genre

Interview

Liberal Party leader, David Steel on coalition government, the policies the Liberals would bring to such a government, and the conditions under which the Party would subscribe to a pact. Male interviewer not...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

David Steel bows out of SDLP leadership race (1988)

Genre

Interview; News report; Speech

Former Liberal leader David Steel has bowed out of the race for the leadership of the Social and Liberal Democrats. The two frontrunners are Steel’s former deputy, Alan Beith, and the favourite, Yeovil...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Liberal Party Assembly - Arrival of David Steel (1983)

Genre

News report; Press conference

Report on the arrival of Liberal Party leader David Steel at the Annual Liberal Assembly. Steel addresses members of the press. Male reporter not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Lord Young on British Steel privatisation (1988)

Genre

Interview

Trade and Industry Secretary, Lord Young (David Young) is delighted with the response to steel privatisation and is hailing the two-and-a-half billion-pound sale as a great success. He is convinced the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

David Steel on campaign trail in the North East (1987)

Genre

News report; Interview

Liberal leader David Steel is on the election campaign in the North East, talking to youngsters about finding employment. Steel visits a local job club, and undergoes a job interview in front of the press....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio