Alick Buchanan-Smith on Margaret Thatcher

Title

Alick Buchanan-Smith on Margaret Thatcher

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Jun 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:23

Description

Interview with Conservative MP, Alick Buchanan-Smith, criticising party leader and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over what he calls her arrogance towards Scotland. He says the Prime Minister’s lack of sensitivity can be seen in the way the poll tax and education reforms are being foisted onto the Scottish people and he warns that her attitude could provoke the break-up of the UK. Broadcast on Radio Clyde.

Contributors

Radio Clyde; Alick Buchanan-Smith

Keywords

Government; Margaret Thatcher; UK; Great Britain; Conservative Party; Scotland; Members of Parliament; Prime ministers; Politicians; Alick Buchanan-Smith

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