Conservative Party leadership contest

Title

Conservative Party leadership contest

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:22

Description

Douglas Hurd talking about why he has decided to put his name forward for the Conservative Party leadership challenge following the resignation of Margaret Thatcher. On standing against John Major and Michael Heseltine and the main issues- Europe and the Gulf crisis and winning the next general election. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd

Keywords

Elections; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Michael Heseltine; Prime ministers; Europe; General elections; John Major; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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