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Michael Heseltine resignation speech

Title
Michael Heseltine resignation speech
Genre
Press conference; Speech
TX Date
9 Jan 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:01:56
Description
Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine announces his resignation at a press conference. He says he is resigning over the way in which the reconstruction of Westland plc has been handled. Cataloguer’s note: Transmission date may have been 09/01/86 or 10/01/86.
Contributors
Michael Heseltine
Keywords
Government; Conservative Party; Michael Heseltine; Defence; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Westland Helicopters

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