Michael Heseltine new defence secretary

Title

Michael Heseltine new defence secretary

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:08

Description

Report on the appointment of Michael Heseltine to the position of Defence Secretary, from Environment Secretary, looking at his personality, achievements and ambitions. Includes excerpt of speech by Heseltine at last year’s Conservative Party conference. Conservative MP Julian Critchley comments. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Michael Heseltine; Julian Critchley

Keywords

Politics; Local authorities; Local government; Government; Cost reduction; Conservative Party; Political parties; Defence; Nuclear weapons; Nuclear disarmament; Defence policy; Missiles; CND; Anti-nuclear movements; Politicians; Local taxation; Cabinet ministers; Peace movements; Local finance; Political appointments; Oratory

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