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Alex Lyon sacked

Title
Alex Lyon sacked
Genre
Interview
TX Date
17 Apr 1976
Year of production
1976
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Duration
00:03:36
Description
Alex Lyon MP on being sacked from the Home Office. Blames it on his difference in opinion from James Callaghan, new Prime Minister, especially concerning immigration. Comments on Race Relations Act and areas it doesn’t cover and problems for new immigrants which he would like to see something done about. Female interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Alex Lyon
Keywords
Politics; Interethnic relations; James Callaghan; Immigration; Dismissal from employment; Alex Lyon

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