Brixton riots - Denis Howell view

Title

Brixton riots - Denis Howell view

Genre

Interview

TX Date

26 Apr 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:44

Description

Interview with former Labour cabinet minister Denis Howell following riots in Brixton, South London (11/04/81). He criticises the employment policies of the Conservative Government, and stresses the need for investment in the economy to solve high unemployment. Also talks about disunity in the Labour Party. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Denis Howell

Keywords

London; Government; Labour Party; Economics; Conservative Party; Unemployment; Political parties; Economic policy; Riots; Party politics; Brixton; Employment policy

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