David Owen wraps up the SDP

Title

David Owen wraps up the SDP

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

4 Jun 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:04:27

Description

Paul Rowley reports on the vote to wind up the SDP after a dramatic collapse in public support and looks back at its formation and achievements. Includes speech by Roy Jenkins, as the party was founded; leader David Owen and Rosie Barnes MP speaking after the vote last night; John Martin interview, he is fighting the end of the party.

Contributors

Roy Jenkins; David Owen; Paul Rowley; Rosie Barnes; John Martin

Keywords

Politics; Political parties; SDP

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