Tory rebellion over EC finance bill

Title

Tory rebellion over EC finance bill

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

29 Nov 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:03:16

Description

The Conservative Party is licking its wounds after last night’s vote passed the European Communities (Finance) Bill despite Tory rebellion, Chris Whipp reports. Tory MPs who abstained have now had the whip withdrawn - Christopher Gill and John Wilkinson say they have no regrets over their action; Bill Cash explains why he voted for, despite being a Euro-rebel. Teddy Taylor has been concerned for his political future after voting against whilst Tory Chairman Jeremy Hanley has played down the rebellion.

Contributors

Bill Cash; John Wilkinson; Christopher Gill; Chris Whipp

Keywords

Politics; Parliamentary bills; Conservative Party; Members of Parliament; Finance; Europe; Teddy Taylor; Teresa Gorman; Jeremy Hanley; EC

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