John Major defends Lamont dismissal

Title

John Major defends Lamont dismissal

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

28 May 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

UK Prime Minister John Major speaks at a press conference in Paris, France defending his reasons for the dismissal of Norman Lamont from the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer and says he understands his bitterness and on Kenneth Clarke deserving a chance. Des Fahy reports on the aftermath of the cabinet reshuffle.

Contributors

John Major; Des Fahy

Keywords

Politics; Economic policy; Politicians; Cabinet ministers; Cabinet (politics); Kenneth Clarke; Norman Lamont

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