State of emergency needed in UK?

Title

State of emergency needed in UK?

Genre

Interview

TX Date

27 Jan 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:05:19

Description

Conservative politician Sir Geoffrey Howe on the economy, says the country is no better off than it was 5 years ago under the Labour Government. As the lorry drivers’ strikes continue, Howe regrets the Labour Government gave the trade unions the power to act, and suggests there is a possible need for a state of emergency.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe

Keywords

Politics; Trade unions; Government; Labour Party; Strikes; Truck drivers; Hauliers; Labour disputes; Economics; Labour relations

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