Labour leadership contest - Michael Foot to stand

Title

Labour leadership contest - Michael Foot to stand

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

21 Oct 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:02:49

Description

Peter Murphy reports on the decision of Labour MP Michael Foot to stand for the leadership of the Labour Party following the resignation of James Callaghan. Includes comment from Michael Foot and fellow left wing leadership challengers Peter Shore and John Silkin.

Contributors

John Silkin; Peter Shore; Peter Murphy; Michael Foot

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Labour Party; Political parties; John Silkin; Ballots; Michael Foot; Political leaders; Peter Shore

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