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Leon Brittan on Heseltine resignation

Title
Leon Brittan on Heseltine resignation
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Jan 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:02:01
Description
Trade and Industry Secretary, Leon Brittan explains his version of events in the Cabinet leading up to Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine’s resignation. He tells how the Cabinet had agreed that no one should campaign for either option in the Westland takeover, but Heseltine’s refusal to cooperate had compromised his colleagues and left him (Brittan) in an embarrassing position. Interviewer not identified (only heard coughing).
Contributors
Leon Brittan
Keywords
Government; Conservative Party; Michael Heseltine; Defence; Political corruption; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Business acquisitions; Political scandals; Westland Helicopters

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