Conservative conference - sanctions against Rhodesia

Title

Conservative conference - sanctions against Rhodesia

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Oct 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:53

Description

Sanctions against Bishop Muzorewa’s regime of Zimbabwe Rhodesia are debated at the Conservative Party Conference; with statements from Young Conservative, Ian Wallace(?); former Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary, Julian Amery; Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington (Peter Carington). Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine attacks Labour whilst Home Secretary William Whitelaw’s policy on young offenders is outlined. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Michael Heseltine; Peter Carington; Julian Amery; Ian Wallace(?)

Keywords

Zimbabwe Rhodesia; Conservative Party; Political conferences; Political parties; Conferences; Economic sanctions; William Whitelaw; Lancaster House Conference; Abel Muzorewa; Willie Whitelaw

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