Labour amnesty bill

Title

Labour amnesty bill

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

14 Feb 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:05:08

Description

Peter Spencer reports on proposals advocated by Labour MP Tony Benn for the Labour Party to introduce an amnesty bill for local councillors who are penalised under legislation introduced under Conservative rule, at odds with views of Labour’s Gerald Kaufman. Speaking are: Tony Benn (including interview where he criticises IRN reporters); GLC leader Ken Livingstone.

Contributors

Peter Spencer; Tony Benn; Ken Livingstone

Keywords

Politics; Legislation; Local authorities; Government; Labour Party; Parliamentary bills; Press; Conservative Party; Political parties; Councils; Party politics; Politicians; Journalists; Pardons (procedures); Gerald Kaufman

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