UK supports US attack on Libya

Title

UK supports US attack on Libya

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

15 Apr 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:26

Description

Report on the first House of Commons sitting after the US airstrikes on suspected terrorist targets in Libya. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher defends both the US military action and the decision to let the US use British air force bases. Concern is expressed during Prime Minister’s Question Time by Henry Bellingham and Labour leader Neil Kinnock. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Neil Kinnock; Henry Bellingham

Keywords

USA; Terrorism; UK; International relations; Aerial bombardment; Air force; Military operations; Ronald Reagan; Muammar al-Gaddafi; Libya; Military bases

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