Westland affair - Leon Brittan’s political career

Title

Westland affair - Leon Brittan’s political career

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Jan 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:49

Description

Report on Leon Brittan’s political career, following his resignation as Trade and Industry Secretary over the Westland Helicopters leaked letter controversy. Includes House of Commons speeches by Leon Brittan (apologising) and Patrick Cormack (calling for Brittan’s resignation); the resignation letter read by an actor. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Leon Brittan; Patrick Cormack

Keywords

Politics; Conservative Party; Ethics; Politicians; Resignation (political); Leon Brittan; Westland Helicopters

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