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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