The future of London government

Title

The future of London government

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop; Discussion; Talk show; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1996

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Duration

00:46:13

Description

Peter Deeley hosts a discussion on the future of London government: should there be a single strategic authority, perhaps along the lines of the now defunct GLC, or a democratically elected mayor? In the studio are Margaret Hodge, Labour MP for Barking; Steven Norris, Conservative MP for Epping Forest; Michael Cassidy, Corporation of London. Bob Worcester of MORI also contributes, and reporter Paul Chapman conducts vox pops with the London public, who appear broadly in favour of a simplified single strategic authority. The role of Margaret Thatcher in the GLC’s demise is considered, along with the effect it had on her popularity. The studio guests are asked, would they stand for mayor if invited to do so?

Contributors

Margaret Hodge; Peter Deeley; Michael Cassidy; Steven Norris; Paul Chapman; Robert Worcester

Keywords

London; Local authorities; Local government; Margaret Thatcher; Referenda; GLC; Mayors; Tony Blair; Ken Livingstone

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