Political views on Labour split

Title

Political views on Labour split

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

2 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:16

Description

Report on political reaction to the possibility of rebel Labour MPs forming a new centre party, which they are slowly moving towards doing. Speaking at a conference are: Labour MP Merlyn Rees and head of the TUC Economic Committee, David Basnett- urging the rebels to leave so the rest of the party can work in unity to oppose the Government. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Merlyn Rees; David Basnett

Keywords

Politics; Government; Labour Party; Conservative Party; Political conferences; Political parties; Conferences; Members of Parliament; Political allegiance; Party politics; SDP; George Gardiner

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