Thames in need of cash injection

Title

Thames in need of cash injection

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

4 Jul 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:40

Description

Sarah Lockett joins Labour Party politicians and supporters on a tour of the River Thames to highlight its neglected state and talks to leader Neil Kinnock who says lack of a strategic body for London has led to it being a wasted resource.The event coincides with the publication of the book A New London, co-written by shadow Arts Minister Mark Fisher, who comments on the need for investment. Architect Richard Rogers says the Thames should be used for both business and pleasure.

Contributors

Neil Kinnock; Mark Fisher; Sarah Lockett; Richard Rogers

Keywords

Books; London; Labour Party; Rivers; River Thames; Urban development; A New London; Water transport

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