Nigel Lawson defends financial record

Title

Nigel Lawson defends financial record

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; Speech

TX Date

27 Nov 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:03:38

Description

Paul Rowley reports on opposition criticism of UK Chancellor Nigel Lawson in the wake of Britain’s trade deficit hitting record levels. Includes excerpts from his speech at the Conservative trade unionist conference in Southport, stating that he is firmly in charge of the economy despite the present difficulties. Also includes press interview outside the conference.

Contributors

Nigel Lawson; Paul Rowley

Keywords

Economics; UK; Great Britain; Economic systems; Nigel Lawson; Chancellors

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