Parliament’s reaction to Maastricht talks

Title

Parliament’s reaction to Maastricht talks

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:27

Description

Peter Russell reports from Westminster on Parliament’s reaction to the Maastricht Treaty talks with the Conservative Party claiming a victory on the discussions and opposition disagreement on the UK opting out of the single currency and social chapter. With Commons speeches by Prime Minister John Major; Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock; Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown; Labour MP George Galloway. On LBC Newstalk 97.3.

Contributors

Neil Kinnock; John Major; Paddy Ashdown; George Galloway; Peter Russell; LBC Newstalk 97.3

Keywords

Treaties; UK; Great Britain; Employee rights; European economic cooperation; Labour law; Europe; Single currency (Europe); International monetary systems; Maastricht Treaty; European economic planning

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