Channel tunnel to go ahead - Kent MP opposed to plan

Title

Channel tunnel to go ahead - Kent MP opposed to plan

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Jan 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:42

Description

Local Conservative MP, Jonathan Aitken says the French have steamrollered Britain into a deal that is all good for them and all bad for Britain, following the announcement that a Channel tunnel will be constructed by winning bidder Channel Tunnel Group. Aitken comments on the impact on the local economy and ferries and says he will continue to fight the scheme. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jonathan Aitken

Keywords

UK; Kent; Unemployment; France; Employment; Economic systems; Tourism; Channel tunnels; Ferries; Channel Tunnel Group; Ramsgate

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