Westland affair - Leon Brittan on resignation

Title

Westland affair - Leon Brittan on resignation

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

28 Jan 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:02

Description

Leon Brittan speaks to reporters at an engagement in Northallerton, following his resignation as Trade and Industry Secretary over the Westland Helicopters affair. He says he is grateful for the support of Richmond Conservative Party officials.

Contributors

Leon Brittan

Keywords

Politics; Conservative Party; Ethics; Politicians; Surrey; Resignation (political); Leon Brittan; Westland Helicopters; Northallerton; Richmond; Constituencies

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