Labour leader John Smith dies

Title

Labour leader John Smith dies

Genre

Interview; Tribute; Election coverage; Obituary

TX Date

12 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:03

Description

Mark Phillips reports on the loss to the Labour Party following the sudden and unexpected death of leader John Smith this morning, who had made Labour electable by bringing unity to the party and the trade unions to heel. Includes extract from the LBC interview earlier this year on his political convictions; tribute from Tony Benn; Smith’s reaction as his victory is announced in 1992 to become leader (results heard); extract from his speech to the 1993 party conference calling for one member one vote.

Contributors

Tony Benn; John Smith; Mark Phillips

Keywords

Deaths; Politics; Trade unions; Labour Party; Political conferences; Political leadership; Conferences; Electoral reform; Politicians; Political leaders; Heart arrest; Politicial parties; John Smith

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