Norman Lamont’s verbal attack on John Major

Title

Norman Lamont’s verbal attack on John Major

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

9 Jun 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:09

Description

Simon Israel reports from Westminster on bitter former Chancellor Norman Lamont’s first public speech since his dismissal as Chancellor. He delivers it to a lively House of Commons accusing the government of reacting rather than leading. Also speech by Labour Party leader John Smith attacking Major and UK Prime Minister John Major in defence. For Drivetime show.

Contributors

Norman Lamont; John Major; John Smith; Simon Israel

Keywords

Politics; Government; Conservative Party; Economic policy; Economic recession; Europe; International monetary systems; Cabinet ministers; John Major; Norman Lamont; Drivetime (radio programme)

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