Death of Labour leader John Smith announced

Title

Death of Labour leader John Smith announced

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

12 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:02:02

Description

David Kermode reports on the sudden and unexpected death from a heart attack of Labour Party leader John Smith, following his collapse at home this morning and failed attempts by ambulance crew and hospital staff to resuscitate him. Includes announcement of the death by Professor Mike Besser of Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital, which Smith had recently pledged to save from closure.

Contributors

David Kermode; Michael Besser

Keywords

Deaths; Labour Party; Politicians; Political leaders; Heart arrest; John Smith; St Bartholomew’s Hospital

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