Enfield Southgate by-election - Michael Portillo on win

Title

Enfield Southgate by-election - Michael Portillo on win

Genre

Interview; Tribute

TX Date

14 Dec 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:01:48

Description

Conservative candidate Michael Portillo says he was confident he would win the Enfield Southgate by-election, but expresses disappointment at the poor turnout, which he blames on the reluctance of older people to venture out in bad weather, and Christmas. He also pays tribute to the late Anthony Berry MP, who was assassinated by the IRA. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Michael Portillo

Keywords

Elections; London; Weather; Government; Conservative Party; Elderly; Voting behaviour; Christmas; Election campaigns; Anthony Berry; Enfield Southgate

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