George Younger on Cabinet reshuffle

Title

George Younger on Cabinet reshuffle

Genre

Interview

TX Date

31 Jul 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:50

Description

Former UK Defence Secretary, George Younger on the cabinet reshuffle and press speculation predicting an attempted coup on Margaret Thatcher’s leadership of the Conservative Party. He dismisses such speculation and says the reported rift between Thatcher and Geoffrey Howe has been blown out of proportion. Broadcast on West Sound. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

George Younger; West Sound

Keywords

Politics; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Political parties; Geoffrey Howe; Prime ministers; Cabinet ministers

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