Ted Heath attacks Margaret Thatcher’s leadership

Title

Ted Heath attacks Margaret Thatcher’s leadership

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

21 Mar 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:27

Description

Former Conservative prime minister, Ted Heath has accused the Government of failing on all fronts: there are many unfinished motorways, the airports are overcrowded, housing demand is not being met, and education is failing. Sir William Clark MP criticises the attack. Reporter is Kevin Murphy.

Contributors

Edward Heath; Kevin Murphy; William Clark

Keywords

Politics; Transport; Government; Airports; Margaret Thatcher; Education; Housing; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Motorways; Nigel Lawson

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