Margaret Hodge refutes allegations against Islington Council

Title

Margaret Hodge refutes allegations against Islington Council

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 Feb 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:22

Description

Margaret Hodge, leader of Labour-controlled Islington Borough Council, refutes allegations made by local Social Democratic MP George Cunningham that the council is using public money for political purposes, and that it has also made a secret agreement with the Greater London Council over financial assistance to Labour boroughs. Male interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.

Contributors

Margaret Hodge

Keywords

London; Local authorities; Labour Party; GLC; Public expenditure; SDP; Borough councils; George Cunningham; Islington Borough Council

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