Kenneth Baker on Tory leadership contest first round results

Title

Kenneth Baker on Tory leadership contest first round results

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:59

Description

Conservative Party chairman Kenneth Baker speaks of disappointment that the leadership challenge to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher against Michael Heseltine is not over following the first ballot result. Fully believes Thatcher will win the second round and will not stand down in the contest and the party will unite. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Kenneth Baker

Keywords

Elections; Internal politics; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Michael Heseltine

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