Career of Nicholas Ridley

Title

Career of Nicholas Ridley

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

14 Jul 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:21

Description

Peter Russell looks back at the political career of Trade Secretary Nicholas Ridley who has resigned over his comments on Europe in The Spectator. He was well known for his political gaffes, 2 of which are included here.

Contributors

Nicholas Ridley; Peter Russell

Keywords

UK; Periodicals; Europe; Politicians; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Political scandals; Nicholas Ridley; The Spectator

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