Ken Livingstone supports Brent Council in racism case

Title

Ken Livingstone supports Brent Council in racism case

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 Dec 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:45

Description

Former leader of the Greater London Council, Ken Livingstone speaks in support of Brent Council in the case of head teacher Maureen McGoldrick, who had been suspended pending a tribunal over allegedly racist comments until Education Minister, Kenneth Baker stepped in. Livingstone says there should be an inquiry; he also comments on remarks made by Labour leader Neil Kinnock, and on racism in the press. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Ken Livingstone

Keywords

Local authorities; Education; Press; Teachers; Racial discrimination; Racism; Neil Kinnock; Educational administrators; Brent Council; Local educational bodies; Maureen McGoldrick

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