New Statesman Zircon article

Title

New Statesman Zircon article

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

26 Jan 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:35

Description

Interview with Duncan Campbell about the police raid on the New Statesman offices, following the publication of his article on the Zircon spy satellite system. On this being an abuse of police time, to cover up for the Prime Minister’s political embarrassment and to seek revenge. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Duncan Campbell

Keywords

Government; Police; New Statesman; State security; Journalists; Artificial satellites; Duncan Campbell; Zircon

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