John Smith on constitutional change

Title

John Smith on constitutional change

Genre

Interview; Speech

TX Date

2 Mar 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:07:50

Description

Radiocar interview with Labour Party leader John Smith following his speech representing a new direction for the party. Includes speech extract, with Smith calling for constitutional change and restoring the balance of power in favour of the individual citizen. In the interview, Smith criticises the Conservative government and puts forwards Labour’s proposals. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Smith

Keywords

Labour Party; Conservative Party; Political systems; Electoral reform; House of Lords; Constitutional development

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