Government’s handling of the economy

Title

Government’s handling of the economy

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

2 Nov 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:04:29

Description

Paul Rowley reports on the opposition debate on the government’s handling of the economy and whether the UK should join the European EMS following Chancellor Nigel Lawson’s resignation. Includes Commons speeches by shadow Chancellor John Smith; Lawson; new Chancellor John Major; Conservative Ian Gilmour.

Contributors

Ian Gilmour; Nigel Lawson; John Major; Paul Rowley; John Smith

Keywords

Inflation; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Economic policy; Interest rates; Europe; International monetary systems; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political)

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