Dennis Canavan ejected from House of Commons Chamber

Title

Dennis Canavan ejected from House of Commons Chamber

Genre

Interview; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

18 Jul 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:20

Description

Ed Boyle reports on the ejection of Labour MP Dennis Canavan from the House of Commons Chamber, for his use of inappropriate language. Includes an excerpt from Commons coverage during which Canavan appears to refer to fellow Members as thieves and rogues, and is asked more than once to withdraw the remark before being asked to withdraw from the sitting (his explanation not being accepted). Also includes interjections from deputy speaker Oscar Murton.

Contributors

Ed Boyle; Dennis Canavan; Oscar Murton

Keywords

Parliament; House of Commons; Members of Parliament; Politicians; Dennis Canavan

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