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Norman Tebbit on future of Edward Heath

Title
Norman Tebbit on future of Edward Heath
Genre
Interview
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:04:55
Description
Conservative MP Norman Tebbit on the political future of former prime minister Edward Heath. Tebbit admits that Heath is well-respected but compares him to Ulster Unionist MP Enoch Powell, who was marginalised and then left the Conservative Party. He also claims that Heath would be a good replacement for the retiring Secretary General of NATO, Joseph Luns, and adds that he should speak with Roy Jenkins who left British politics to become the President of the European Commission. Tebbit adds that it is highly unlikely that Heath could replace Margaret Thatcher as leader of the Conservative Party. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Norman Tebbit
Keywords
Elections; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; James Callaghan; Political leadership; Edward Heath; Members of Parliament; Prime ministers; NATO; Politicians; Political leaders; Enoch Powell; European government; Joseph Luns; Roy Kenkins

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