Edward Heath on Social Chapter confidence vote victory

Title

Edward Heath on Social Chapter confidence vote victory

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Jul 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:01:27

Description

Interview with former Prime Minister Edward Heath following Prime Minister John Major’s victory in the confidence vote on the Social Chapter of the Maastricht Treaty, which he had to call after Conservative Party rebels caused a defeat the night before. He believes this should be an end to rebels in the party; says he was in favour but voted against to keep the Tories in power; and on if the Chapter will ever be accepted. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Edward Heath

Keywords

Treaties; Parliamentary bills; Parliament; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Europe; Party politics; John Major; Maastricht Treaty

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