Douglas Hurd says he should be the next Tory Leader

Title

Douglas Hurd says he should be the next Tory Leader

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:05

Description

Douglas Hurd starts off his pitch for the Conservative Party leadership challenge following the resignation of Margaret Thatcher; he thinks he is the man for the job as he is a central candidate and can unite the party. He is questioned on policy of funding for education and on the community charge. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Douglas Hurd

Keywords

Elections; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Michael Heseltine; Educational policy; Party politics; Community charge; John Major

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