Charles Lea resigns from Tower Hamlets Council

Title

Charles Lea resigns from Tower Hamlets Council

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

4 Aug 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:04

Description

Kay Oliver reports on the resignation of Chief Executive of Tower Hamlets Council, Charles Lea following allegations of gross misconduct. The Labour opposition leader Phil Maxwell calls the resignation terms a cover up and calls for an inquiry into the allegations.

Contributors

Kay Oliver; Phil Maxwell

Keywords

London; Local authorities; Local government; Tower Hamlets; Political corruption; Resignation (employment); Charles Lea

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