Tom Pendry visit to Moscow - MP’s view

Title

Tom Pendry visit to Moscow - MP’s view

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:03:14

Description

Unidentified male Conservative MP (poss. John Selwyn Gummer) criticises the decision of Labour MP Tom Pendry to visit the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Gummer?

Keywords

Politics; Sport; Sports competitions; Labour Party; Afghanistan; Russia; Conservative Party; International relations; Economic sanctions; Ethics; Members of Parliament; Olympic games; Soviet Union; War (concept); Politicians; Tom Pendry; Moscow

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