Smith reacts to proportional representation defeat

Title

Smith reacts to proportional representation defeat

Genre

Interview

TX Date

15 Dec 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:53

Description

Liberal Cyril Smith gives his reaction to the defeat of the proportional representation issue. He also claims the Liberal-Labour coalition should end immediately. He says David Steel has a secure future despite the setback, and has personally shown his support for Steel to lead the party at the next election. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Cyril Smith

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Government; Labour Party; Liberal Party; David Steel; Proportional representation; Political coalitions

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