Kenneth Baker reiterates support for Thatcher

Title

Kenneth Baker reiterates support for Thatcher

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

12 Mar 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:54

Description

Report and interview with Conservative Party Chairman Kenneth Baker on the unpopularity of the poll tax (community charge), claiming it is still the best way to raise money to support local government. He goes on to say Michael Heseltine will not challenge Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for leadership of the Conservative Party until after the next election and outlines his continued support of Thatcher. Graham Majin reports.

Contributors

Kenneth Baker; Graham Majin

Keywords

Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Political parties; Michael Heseltine; Prime ministers; Community charge; Local taxation; Political leaders

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