Plant workers’ demonstration against Leyland Daf receivership

Title

Plant workers’ demonstration against Leyland Daf receivership

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

5 Feb 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:35

Description

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Leyland Daf, which is going into receivership following the insolvency of Daf’s Dutch parent company. Scott Ellis reporting from the demonstration by plant workers in Leyland, in defence of their jobs. Includes the Bishop of Burnley, James Milner, on his fears for the community; local Conservative MP, Robert Atkins arguing there should be no government subsidy; Union convener Derek Bullen crticising Atkins’ presence and also addressing the rally. Reaction from demonstrators.

Contributors

Robert Atkins; Scott Ellis; James Milner; Derek Bullen

Keywords

Companies; Trade unions; Demonstrations; Motor vehicle industry; Bishops; Insolvency; Leyland Daf

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