Neil Kinnock on Labour after general election

Title

Neil Kinnock on Labour after general election

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 Jun 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:20

Description

Interview with Neil Kinnock (who has laryngitis) on his decision to stand for the Labour Party leadership following the party’s defeat in the 1983 General Election and the resignation of Michael Foot, and on reasons for the defeat and future for the party. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Des Fahy).

Contributors

Neil Kinnock; Des Fahy?

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Labour Party; EEC; UK; Political manifestos; Political leadership; Political parties; Nuclear disarmament; Defence policy; Europe; Politicians; General elections; Neil Kinnock; Political leaders; Labour movements; Laryngitis

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