Jeremy Thorpe retrospective

Title

Jeremy Thorpe retrospective

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Oct 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:04:08

Description

A look back at the career of of ex-Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe following his decision not to stand as a candidate in his former constituency of North Devon despite his acquittal in the attempted murder of Norman Scott. Includes archive speeches by Thorpe. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Jeremy Thorpe

Keywords

Politics; Devon; Liberal Party; Political parties; Jeremy Thorpe; Homicide; Members of Parliament; Trials; Politicians; Norman Scott; Political leaders; Resignation (political); Political scandals

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