Humphrey Atkins on James Callaghan’s parliamentary speech on Northern Ireland

Title

Humphrey Atkins on James Callaghan’s parliamentary speech on Northern Ireland

Genre

Interview

TX Date

12 Jul 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:49

Description

Humphrey Atkins, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, says the majority of people in Northern Ireland want to remain British. He expresses concern over James Callaghan’s suggestion of an independent Northern Ireland. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Humphrey Atkins

Keywords

Government; Internal politics; Northern Ireland; British; Political protests; James Callaghan; Speeches; Independence

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