Social security review criticised

Title

Social security review criticised

Genre

Interview

TX Date

26 Apr 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:16

Description

Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock describes the recent welfare review carried out by the Government as a shambles, due to disagreement among Cabinet members and fear over upcoming council elections. He criticises Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Social Services Secretary Norman Fowler. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Neil Kinnock

Keywords

Politics; Government; Social security; Margaret Thatcher; Cost reduction; Conservative Party; Social policy; Norman Fowler; Cabinet ministers; Public services reform

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