Thatcher’s intervention in rail pay talks

Title

Thatcher’s intervention in rail pay talks

Genre

Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

7 Jun 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:01:33

Description

Rowdy Parliamentary debate on the Government and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s intervention in rail pay talks. Speakers include Leader of the House John Biffen; Roy Mason MP; Peter Shore MP.

Further information

http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1984/jun/07/engagements

Contributors

Peter Shore; John Biffen; Roy Mason

Keywords

Politics; Government; Labour Party; Strikes; Labour disputes; Margaret Thatcher; British Rail; Conservative Party; Coal miners; Coal Strike (1984-1985); Robert Reid; Strikes (events)

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