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David Steel on SDP-Liberal Alliance (1982)

Genre

Interview

Liberal leader David Steel on talks with SDP founder William (Bill) Rodgers about the allocation of seats and possible alliance between the two parties. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Local MPs reaction to the results of Glasgow Hillhead bi-election (1982)

Local politicians have been reacting to the SDP/Liberal win at Glasgow Hillhead. In last night’s election there was a swing of 16.7 percent from the conservatives to the social democrats, but Reading North...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Liberal conference-alliance (1981)

Genre

Interview

Interview with a Liberal Party spokesman, about the SDP-Liberal Alliance and choosing candidates at elections. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Membership of the SDP (1981)

Genre

Interview

Interview with SDP member about the membership of the SDP party, differing policies and views of its members, Liberal Party and the new Alliance. Speaking as the SDP conduct 3 conferences across the UK. Male...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

William Rodgers on SDP-Liberal alliance (1982)

Genre

Interview

Press interview with Social Democratic Party founder William (Bill) Rodgers, on cooperation and a possible alliance between the SDP and the Liberal Party, following talks with Liberal leader David Steel.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

SDP-Liberal Alliance begins electioneering (1987)

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

The SDP-Liberal Alliance has upgraded its election campaign with a tour bus and a plane. SDP leader David Owen stopped first in Birmingham, where he discussed the issue of unemployment, and talked to local...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

David Owen on SDP-Liberal Alliance (1983)

Genre

Interview

Dr David Owen, co-founder of the Social Democratic Party, says the alliance between the SDP and the Liberal Party is a good idea because it means more people will be represented in the House of Commons. Male...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Liberal Party Assembly - SDP-Liberal Alliance (1983)

Genre

Interview

Unidentified male SDP member on the Annual Liberal Assembly and his feelings about an alliance between the two parties. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Cyril Smith on SDP-Liberal Alliance opinion poll success (1981)

Genre

Interview

Liberal MP, Cyril Smith on the results of an opinion poll that showed popularity for the SDP-Liberal Alliance at the next general election. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

SDP Conference - David Steel on Alliance (1982)

Genre

Speech

Liberal Party leader David Steel during the Social Democratic Party (SDP) touring conference, on the current popularity of the SDP-Liberal Alliance, and about a possible merger of the two parties. Male...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio