Govan by-election results

Title

Govan by-election results

Genre

Interview

TX Date

11 Nov 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:26

Description

Winning candidate Jim Sillars of the SNP on his victory in the Govan (Scotland) by-election. He says devolution, jobs, housing and getting rid of Margaret Thatcher were major issues. Male interviewer not identified. Cheering heard in background.

Contributors

Jim Sillars

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Labour Party; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Scotland; SNP; Devolution; Govan

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