John Major reacts to comments of Archbishop

Title

John Major reacts to comments of Archbishop

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

20 Sep 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:18

Description

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has claimed that social deprivation was a cause of rioting in North East England. Prime Minister John Major reacts to the cleric’s comments, claiming that the rioters had come from different social backgrounds. He discusses the current recession, and says the end is in sight. He responds to questions regarding an early election, but refuses to give a date. Various reporters not identified. Broadcast on Red Dragon Radio.

Contributors

John Major; Red Dragon Radio

Keywords

Elections; Social conflicts; Government; Social problems; Conservative Party; Archbishops; Riots; Church; Church of England; Economic recession; Anglicanism; Cities; Church and State; Deprivation; Canterbury; George Carey

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