John Major speech at Adam Smith Institute

Title

John Major speech at Adam Smith Institute

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

17 Jun 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:31

Description

Paul Rowley reports on a speech at the Adam Smith Institute at Whitehall in London in which UK Prime Minister, John Major laid out his personal vision for the future. He outlined his belief for greater opportunity for all sections of society in a distinct switch from Thatcherism. He also said he wants more choice and freedom especially for the poor, and presented his views on education. Includes excerpts from Major’s speech; reaction from Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley; Paddy Ashdown, Liberal Democrats leader.

Contributors

Roy Hattersley; John Major; Paul Rowley; Paddy Ashdown

Keywords

London; Government; Conservative Party; Prime ministers; Speeches; John Major; Whitehall; Adam Smith Institute

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