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Winston Churchill on Rhodesia sanctions

Title
Winston Churchill on Rhodesia sanctions
Genre
Interview
TX Date
9 Nov 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:01:19
Description
Former Shadow Cabinet member and Conservative MP, Winston Churchill explains why he ignored party instructions and voted against sanctions against Rhodesia. He says he does not feel the vote represents a challenge to Margaret Thatcher’s leadership. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Winston Churchill (b. 1940)
Keywords
Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; UK; Conservative Party; International relations; Economic sanctions; Members of Parliament; Rhodesia; Party politics; Politicians; Dismissal from employment; Cabinet (politics); Winston Churchill (b. 1940)

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