Michael Meacher libel

Title

Michael Meacher libel

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

10 Jun 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:35

Description

Nick Skeens reports on the decision of Labour Party employment spokesmen, Michael Meacher, to appeal against a High Court decision to clear the Observer newspaper of libelling him following an article by Alan Watkins. Includes press interview with Michael Meacher and Observer editor, Donald Trelford.

Contributors

Michael Meacher; Nick Skeens

Keywords

Labour Party; Libel; Observer; Michael Meacher; Alan Watkins

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