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Merle Amory appointment - Reaction

Title
Merle Amory appointment - Reaction
Genre
News report; Interview
TX Date
3 Nov 1983
Year of production
1983
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Duration
00:03:25
Description
Report on reaction to the controversial appointment of black secretary and Brent Council deputy leader Merle Amory to the London Transport board by the Labour-controlled Greater London Council. Speakers include: Conservative GLC transport spokesman Cyril Taylor; GLC leader Ken Livingstone. Female reporter not identified (poss. Jo Andrews?).
Contributors
Ken Livingstone; Cyril Taylor; Jo Andrews?
Keywords
London; Local authorities; Labour Party; London Transport; GLC; Public transport; Employment; Women; Black peoples; Merle Amory; Councillors

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