Kenneth Baker on Tory leadership contest first round

Title

Kenneth Baker on Tory leadership contest first round

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:01:38

Description

Conservative Party Chairman Kenneth Baker tells journalists he is confident PM Margaret Thatcher will win the second ballot for the Conservative Party leadership and says the party needs to stop in-fighting. Dismisses potential leadership candidates Douglas Hurd and John Major saying they have stated they would not run against Thatcher. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Kenneth Baker

Keywords

Elections; Internal politics; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Michael Heseltine; Ballots; Prime ministers; John Major; Douglas Hurd

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