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Dick Taverne talks to Brian Hayes (1977)

Genre

Interview

Politician Dick Taverne talks to Brian Hayes. He speaks about whether he wants to return to politics; why he left the Labour Party; association with the Liberal party and the similarities and differences...

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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...

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Dick Taverne on Peckham by-election (1982)

Genre

Interview

Liberal MP, Dick Taverne on his party’s chances in the forthcoming Peckham by-election (28/10/82). Male interviewer not identified.

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Dick Taverne on possible new centre party (1980)

Genre

Interview

Interview with former Labour MP Dick Taverne about the possibility of the formation of a new centre party in the UK, led by former Labour deputy leader Roy Jenkins who is due to speak today. Male interviewer...

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Alliance squabble over candidate selection (1981)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on problems in the Liberal-SDP Alliance over selection of candidates to represent them in elections. Speaking are David Steel, Liberal Party leader (on Weekend World on ITV); SDP member Dick Taverne....

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Decision makers (1985)

Genre

Documentary; Interview

Child Benefits, presented by Des Fahy. Looks at Social Services Secretary Norman Fowler’s review of the social security system and benefits payments; means testing and whether people are actually...

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Decision makers (1982)

Genre

Documentary; Interview; Vox pop

Decision Makers: Birmingham Northfield and Peckham by-elections, presented by Richard Bestic. The challenges these important by-elections present to all three political parties and the constituencies...

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Cecil Parkinson on Northfield and Peckham by-elections (1982)

Genre

Interview

Chairman of the Conservative Party, Cecil Parkinson on the results of the by-elections in Birmingham Northfield and Peckham (28/10/82) in which the Conservative Party lost seats. Male interviewer not...

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