William Rodgers leaves shadow cabinet

Title

William Rodgers leaves shadow cabinet

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

28 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:07

Description

Report on the resignation of rebel Labour MP William (Bill) Rodgers from the shadow Cabinet as speculation grows that he will leave to join David Owen’s new party, and on Tony Benn now replacing him. Speaking are: Bill Rodgers; Labour MP John Golding. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

William Rodgers; John Golding

Keywords

Politics; Labour Party; Political parties; Members of Parliament; Political allegiance; SDP; Politicians; Public opinion polls; Michael Foot; Tony Benn; Political leaders; Cabinet (politics); Resignation (political)

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