Conservative Party leadership contest

Title

Conservative Party leadership contest

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:41

Description

Interview with Conservative MP on the Conservative Party leadership contest. Advises Michael Heseltine to back Margaret Thatcher rather than standing against her; on support for Thatcher waning among backbenchers; says if Thatcher loses the next general election will be lost; he will only stand if Thatcher loses a first round. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Michael Heseltine

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