Labour leadership contest - John Silkin interview

Title

Labour leadership contest - John Silkin interview

Genre

Interview

TX Date

15 Oct 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Brian Hayes interviews Labour MP John Silkin on the new system for electing a Labour Party leader, speaking after the resignation of leader James Callaghan. And on his own popularity as a leadership candidate and whether Tony Benn will stand.

Contributors

Brian Hayes; John Silkin

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Labour Party; Political parties; John Silkin; Denis Healey; Tony Benn; Political leaders; Political process; Electoral sytems

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