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Shirley Williams resignation threat (1974)

Genre

Interview

Labour MP Shirley Williams on her threat of resignation over the issue of EEC membership should a referendum lead to Britain’s withdrawal from the community.

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Crosby By-Election: local reaction (1981)

The Social Democratic/Liberal alliance is celebrating this morning, following Shirley Williams resounding success in the Crosby by-election. Mrs Williams, who lost her Stevenage seat as a Labour candidate in...

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Shirley Williams after Crosby by-election victory (1981)

Genre

Election coverage; Speech

Speech by SDP candidate and former Labour cabinet minister Shirley Williams after her victory in the Liverpool Crosby by-election.

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Shirley Williams to resign from Labour (1980)

Genre

Interview

Interview with former MP and Education Secretary Shirley Williams about her possible resignation from the Labour Party. She says she will not join a centre party if she does resign. Male interviewer not...

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Crosby by-election - Shirley Williams victory (1981)

Genre

News report; Election coverage; Speech

Report on the result of the Liverpool Crosby by-election (26/11/81), with victory for Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate and former Labour cabinet minister Shirley Williams. Includes announcement of...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

SDP Conference - Shirley Williams on travelling conference (1982)

Genre

Interview

Social Democratic MP, Shirley Williams on the decision to hold the Party conference in different parts of the country. Male interviewer not identified.

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Shirley Williams on SDP policies (1983)

Genre

Interview

Shirley Williams, founder member of the Social Democratic Party, on local government and the restructuring of local councils. Female interviewer not identified.

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Shirley Williams on free school meal entitlement (1977)

Genre

Interview

Secretary of State for Education, Shirley Williams, discusses the subject of school meals. The number of free school meals will increase, if people who are eligible decide to claim. Female interviewer not...

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General election - Shirley Williams loses Crosby (1983)

Genre

Press conference

Press interview with SDP President Shirley Williams on 10/06/83 following her defeat in her Liverpool Crosby constituency during the 1983 General Election.

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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.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio