CBI conference - Leon Brittan criticises Thatcher over Europe

Title

CBI conference - Leon Brittan criticises Thatcher over Europe

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

20 Nov 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:50

Description

James Matthews reports on criticism of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher by Sir Leon Brittan, Vice-President of the European Commission, for her reluctance to join the European Monetary System. The comments came in a speech at the CBI conference in Harrogate where he blamed the Prime Minister’s stance for Britain’s current economic slump. The conference also included comments stressing the need for new infrastructure, and action on environmental issues. Includes statements by Leon Brittan; Sir Christopher Foster, CBI; Chris Patten, Environment Secretary.

Contributors

Chris Patten; Leon Brittan; James Matthews; Christopher Foster

Keywords

Government; Margaret Thatcher; EEC; UK; Great Britain; Conservative Party; Yorkshire; CBI; Business; Conferences; Prime ministers; Environment; Europe; Harrogate; Single currency (Europe); International monetary systems; Cabinet ministers; EMS; Transport infrastructure

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