Alec McGivan resigns as SDP official

Title

Alec McGivan resigns as SDP official

Genre

Interview

TX Date

8 Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:37

Description

Alec McGivan on his resignation as a national official of the SDP, as he has been unable to campaign in favour of a merger with the Liberal Party as an impartial official; criticises the tactics used by the anti-merger group within the SDP; and expresses regret at the position taken by leader David Owen. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Alec McGivan

Keywords

Politics; Liberal Party; David Owen; Political parties; SDP; Political coalitions; Political leaders; Resignation (political)

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