Workers Revolutionary Party scandal and split

Title

Workers Revolutionary Party scandal and split

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Nov 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:34

Description

Report on the split in the Workers Revolutionary Party following the expulsion of leader Gerry Healy for alleged sexual abuse against female members, and subsequent press conference held by actors Vanessa and Corin Redgrave, leading WRP members and Healy supporters. Includes Vanessa stating the allegations are false and a political frame up by WRP General Secretary, Michael Banda and his supporters. Male reporter not identified (poss. Mark Mardell).

Contributors

Vanessa Redgrave; Mark Mardell?

Keywords

Politics; Actors; Political parties; Famous people; Political leaders; Sexual abuse; Vanessa Redgrave; Workers Revolutionary Party; Political scandals; Corin Redgrave; Gerry Healy; Michael Banda

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