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Tony Blair inaugural speech after being elected Labour Party leader

Title
Tony Blair inaugural speech after being elected Labour Party leader
Genre
News report; Speech
TX Date
21 Jul 1994
Year of production
1994
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Duration
00:23:06
Description
Complete speech by Tony Blair following his election as Labour Party leader. Includes him pledging to take the Party to victory in the next general election, but he says it’s the work done by former leaders John Smith and Neil Kinnock that has given Labour the chance to win. Includes applause. Followed by report of the full leadership election results-male presenter in studio not identified. Broadcast on LBC Midday Report.
Contributors
Tony Blair
Keywords
Elections; Labour Party; Political parties; General elections; Neil Kinnock; Tony Blair; Political leaders; John Smith; Margaret Beckett; John Prescott

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