First black, female council leader

Title

First black, female council leader

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 May 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:04

Description

Merle Amory, Britain’s first black, female local authority leader, discusses her appointment to the role in Brent, London, her aims, the priorities of the council, and the issues, such as rate increases and the Conservative opposition. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Merle Amory

Keywords

Politics; London; Local authorities; Local government; Labour Party; Political leadership; Women; Black peoples; Politicians; Brent Council

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