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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