Funeral service of former Labour leader John Smith

Title

Funeral service of former Labour leader John Smith

Genre

News report; Speech; Tribute

TX Date

20 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:03

Description

Chris Chambers reports on the funeral service at Cluny Church, Edinburgh of former Labour Party leader John Smith, who died last week. With coverage of the ceremony, including addresses from Reverend George Munro who was also a friend; friend and Managing Director of Radio Clyde James Gordon; shadow Lord Chancellor Lord Irvine, Derry Irvine; shadow Social Security spokesman Donald Dewar.

Contributors

Donald Dewar; Chris Chambers; George Munro; James Gordon; Derry Irvine

Keywords

Labour Party; Scotland; Funerals; Politicians; Edinburgh; Political leaders; John Smith

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