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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