David Alton to resign from Lib Dems

Title

David Alton to resign from Lib Dems

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

14 Sep 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:01

Description

Paul Rowley reports on the decision of David Alton MP to resign from the Liberal Democrats at the next election. The move follows the party’s decision to support the right of women to have abortions reversing previous policy. Alton, who is noted for his opposition to abortion, will remain as an MP, but is likely to stand as an independent. Speakers include: David Alton; chief whip Archie Kirkwood; Simon Hughes Lib Dem MP.

Contributors

David Alton; Paul Rowley; Simon Hughes; Archie Kirkwood

Keywords

Political parties; Abortion; Members of Parliament; Liberal Democrats; Resignation (political); David Alton

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