John MacGregor on becoming Leader of the House of Commons

Title

John MacGregor on becoming Leader of the House of Commons

Genre

Interview

TX Date

3 Nov 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:55

Description

John MacGregor on his new post as Leader of the House of Commons following a cabinet re-shuffle by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher after the surprise resignation of Deputy PM Geoffrey Howe. On leaving his post in education, views on European policy and Howe’s resignation over it. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John MacGregor

Keywords

Politics; Education; Conservative Party; European union; Political parties; Geoffrey Howe; Europe; Government policy; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political); Political appointments

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