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Cyril Smith attacks Thatcher on immigration

Title
Cyril Smith attacks Thatcher on immigration
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:02:36
Description
Interview with Liberal MP Cyril Smith in which he criticises Margaret Thatcher and the Conservative Opposition’s immigration policies, and says she has played on public anxieties in an attempt to gain votes. The interview takes place during a conference (poss. the 1978 Liberal Assembly). Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Cyril Smith
Keywords
Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; Interethnic relations; Conservative Party; Liberal Party; Immigration; Political parties; Party politics; Political leaders

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