Major announces general election date

Title

Major announces general election date

Genre

Interview

TX Date

11 Mar 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:02

Description

Political editor Peter Murphy interviews Prime Minister John Major after his announcement of the date for the general election (April 9th). He says it was the right time to go to the country following the ratification of the Maastricht Treaty and the announcement of the Budget; is convinced of victory; and outlines taxation, education and Europe as key issues.

Contributors

Peter Murphy; John Major

Keywords

Budgets; Elections; Treaties; Taxation; Education; UK; Fiscal policy; Educational policy; National budgets; Europe; Community charge; General elections; Public opinion polls; Local taxation; Maastricht Treaty; Electoral issues

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