John Smith announces Labour leadership challenge

Title

John Smith announces Labour leadership challenge

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 Apr 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

Paul Rowley interviews shadow Chancellor John Smith following his announcement that he’s to stand for the leadership of the Labour Party. He’s promising to continue the modernisation process started by Neil Kinnock who has resigned. Comments on his backing by trade unions.

Contributors

Paul Rowley; John Smith

Keywords

Elections; Trade unions; Labour Party; Political parties; Political leaders; John Smith

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