Heseltine, Hurd and Major square up for round 2

Title

Heseltine, Hurd and Major square up for round 2

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:11

Description

Report on round 2 of the Conservative Party leadership contest following the resignation of Margaret Thatcher. Looks at the similarities between Douglas Hurd and John Major and contrast to Michael Heseltine (the 3 candidates). Includes press conference with Hurd and Major on uniting the party and changes required to the community charge. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd; John Major

Keywords

Elections; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Michael Heseltine; Party politics; Community charge

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