David Howell on London Transport strikes

Title

David Howell on London Transport strikes

Genre

Interview

TX Date

8 Mar 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:01:28

Description

Transport Secretary, David Howell on the proposed strikes by London Transport workers following the Law Lords’ ruling on the abolition of the Greater London Council’s Fares Fair scheme. The interview comes after a meeting with GLC leader Ken Livingstone. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Des Fahy?).

Contributors

David Howell; Des Fahy?

Keywords

London; Trade unions; Local authorities; Government; Labour Party; Strikes; Labour disputes; London Transport; Conservative Party; GLC; Public transport; Fares; Political leaders; Ken Livingstone; Fares Fair

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