Norman Tebbit on Heseltine resignation

Title

Norman Tebbit on Heseltine resignation

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Jan 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:46

Description

Conservative Party Chairman, Norman Tebbit says he and his colleagues are saddened by Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine’s resignation over what appears to have been a relatively minor, procedural issue. The interview also touches on the outlook for Westland Helicopters, the question of government unity, and Heseltine’s replacement, George Younger. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Norman Tebbit

Keywords

Government; Conservative Party; Michael Heseltine; Defence; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Westland Helicopters; George Younger

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