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Mikhail Gorbachev resignation announcement (1991)

Genre

Speech

President Mikhail Gorbachev announcing and giving reasons for his resignation (part of his resignation speech), with the voice of an interpreter, as the Soviet Union breaks up and is replaced by the...

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Councillor Hughes resigns following controversy over a schools cruise (1981)

The man at the centre of the Mediterranean Cruise Row has resigned as chairman of Berkshire’s Education Committee. Gerald Hughes was severely censured in a top level report published last week which had...

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Soviet citizens on Thatcher’s resignation (1990)

Genre

Vox pop

Soviet citizens give their reaction to Margaret Thatcher’s resignation. Reporter not heard.

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Monty Finniston resignation from Caterpillar (1987)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Sir Monty Finniston on his resignation as Chairman of Caterpillar tractor firm and about reorganisation of company workplace. female interviewer not identified.

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Tribute to Thatcher following resignation (1990)

Genre

Press conference

Tribute to Margaret Thatcher, by a male speaker (not identified) speaking to press following her resignation, says she was an outstanding Prime Minister.

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Thatcher on Nigel Lawson resignation (1989)

Genre

Interview; Press conference

Press interview with UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, following the resignation of Chancellor Nigel Lawson. She says she is still firmly in control, her policies remain unchanged and it’s business as...

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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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Neil Kinnock on resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev (1991)

Genre

Interview

Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock paying tribute to Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev following his resignation, and arguing the West must now secure the stability of the new Commonwealth of Independent...

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David Mellor resignation statement in House of Commons (1992)

Genre

Speech

David Mellor makes a personal statement in the House of Commons regarding his resignation as Heritage Secretary. He criticises tabloid newspapers as using amoral methods. He also expresses sadness at losing...

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Westland affair - Leon Brittan on resignation (1986)

Genre

Press conference

Leon Brittan speaks to reporters at an engagement in Leeds, but has little to say about his resignation as Trade and Industry Secretary over the Westland Helicopters controversy.

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