Abolition of GLC

Title

Abolition of GLC

Genre

News report; Speech; Music

TX Date

1 Apr 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:01:54

Description

Elena Curti reports from the members’ terrace at County Hall as the Greater London Council is abolished. Includes Chairman, Tony Banks delivering a speech as he lowers the flag, claiming the occasion is not only a memorial service, but also a celebration. Leader Ken Livingstone then takes to the stage in song with the crowd: Here We Go.

Contributors

Ken Livingstone; Tony Banks; Elena Curti

Keywords

Politics; London; Local authorities; Local government; GLC; Ceremonies; Celebrations; Governance; City councils; Fireworks

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