Neil Kinnock on end of miners strike

Title

Neil Kinnock on end of miners strike

Genre

Interview

TX Date

4 Mar 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:42

Description

Interview with Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock at the end of the miners’ strike, in which he states there should be no talk of defeat or surrender, and criticises the Government for prolonging the dispute and impeding a negotiated settlement. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Neil Kinnock

Keywords

Trade unions; Government; Strikes; Labour disputes; NUM; Coal miners; Coal Strike (1984-1985); Strikes (events)

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