Loyalist strike in Northern Ireland

Title

Loyalist strike in Northern Ireland

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:04:27

Description

Interview with Ernest Baird, leader of the United Ulster Unionist Party, in which he reveals his plans to re-focus public attention on the main issue in the loyalist strike - law and order and security in Northern Ireland. Believes there has been a propaganda campaign against the strike. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Roy Mason has brought in extra troops. Also on intimidation of strikers. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White).

Contributors

Vivian White?; Ernest Baird

Keywords

Internal politics; Armed forces; Strikes; Law enforcement; Northern Ireland; UK; Security; Roy Mason; United Ulster Unionist Party

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