Thatcher to stand down as MP

Title

Thatcher to stand down as MP

Genre

News report; Press conference; News bulletin

TX Date

28 Jun 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:31

Description

IRN 13.00 news bulletin read by Philip Cottrell for 28/06/91 which focuses on the announcement that former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is to leave the House of Commons, standing down as an MP, at the next General Election. Includes a report by Peter Murphy; statements by Margaret Thatcher; Paddy Ashdown, Liberal Democrats leader; Prime Minister John Major.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Peter Murphy; John Major; Paddy Ashdown; Philip Cottrell

Keywords

Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Members of Parliament; Prime ministers; Politicians; Resignation (political)

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