John Major’s comments on beggars

Title

John Major’s comments on beggars

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

29 May 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:02

Description

Chris Carnegy reports on John Major’s attack on beggars, which has caused a storm of protest including a march and rally in London and focus on the problems of homelessness. Peter Bottomley Tory MP and Leader of the Commons Tony Newton support Major’s view; John Battle Labour MP addresses crowds at the rally condemning the Government, claiming the homeless are being used as a scapegoat. Also comment from protest organiser, Stan Burridge.

Contributors

Peter Bottomley; Tony Newton; Chris Carnegy; John Battle; Stan Burridge

Keywords

Politics; London; Conservative Party; Demonstrations; Homeless people; Homelessness; Marches; John Major; Begging; Beggars

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