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Independent radio staff cuts (1985)

Genre

Interview; News report; Special

Report on the threatened action by broadcasting unions after staff cuts were announced at independent radio stations including LBC/IRN, due to financial problems and the Government’s planned deregulation...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Frank Field to force by-election (1989)

Genre

Press conference

Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock has for the moment averted a split in his party by agreeing to set up an investigation into the deselection of Birkenhead MP Frank Field. Field had threatened to force a...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

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...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Ribble Valley by-election (1991)

Genre

Interview; News report; Vox pop

Report on the Ribble Valley by-election campaign, where the Conservative Party may lose due to the poll tax (community charge). With comment from local voters; Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock; Liberal...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

General election - North Westminster campaign (1983)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on the 1983 General Election campaign in the new London constituency of Westminster North. Includes interviews with candidates: John Wheeler, Conservative Party; Arthur Latham, Labour Party; Guy...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Water companies - Frank Dobson on compensation (1995)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Frank Dobson, Labour Environment spokesman, about compensation for UK water customers who have suffered a loss of service during the summer drought. The law appears to favour the privatised...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

John Major’s honours system changes (1993)

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

Paul Rowley reports from Westminister on Prime Minister John Major’s announcement of changes to the honours system. Includes speech by Major on the changes; exchange between Major and Labour Party leader...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Callagham Master: Interview with Prime Minister James Callagham during his election campaign (1979)

CALLAGHAN MASTER [Series RADIO VICTORY ARCHIVE] Interview transmitted on Radio Victory on 14 April 1979, with JAMES CALLAGHAN during his election campaign. In - Mr Callaghan asked about his memories of the...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

General election - Thatcher on private health care (1987)

Genre

News report; Press conference

Report on press conference featuring Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (04/06/87) defending her use of private health care with questions from Anthony Bevins, The Independent newspaper, during the 1987...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

General election - Conservative health policy (1987)

Genre

Interview

Interview with male speaker (not identified) about the Conservative Party’s policies on the NHS, prior to the 1987 General Election. Follows a letter to The Times newspaper (22/05/87) signed by the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio