Liverpool City Council climbdown over legal rate

Title

Liverpool City Council climbdown over legal rate

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

Nov 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:01:38

Description

Report on the climbdown by Labour-controlled Liverpool City Council in its battle with the Government over setting a legal rate (local tax), by reaching a settlement and lifting the threat of bankruptcy over the city. Includes interview with Finance Chairman Tony Byrne; deputy council leader Derek Hatton denouncing the national Labour Party leadership; council leader John Hamilton on the settlement. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Derek Hatton; John Hamilton; Tony Byrne

Keywords

Politics; Government; Labour Party; Liverpool; Political parties; Community charge; Local taxation; Liverpool City Council; Derek Hatton; Bankruptcy; City councils; Local finance

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