Roy Jenkins stands down as SDP leader

Title

Roy Jenkins stands down as SDP leader

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

13 Jun 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:42

Description

Report on the decision of SDP leader Roy Jenkins to stand down after his party’s poor showing in the 1983 General Election and on the expected succession of Dr David Owen. Includes reaction of Liberal Party leader David Steel (on ITN); Shirley Williams, SDP party President. Female reporter not identified (poss. Carol Thatcher).

Contributors

David Steel; Shirley Williams; ITN; Carol Thatcher?

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Liberal Party; David Owen; Political parties; Roy Jenkins; SDP; SDP-Liberal Alliance; General elections; Political coalitions; Political leaders; Resignation (political)

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