David Owen on SDP leadership election row

Title

David Owen on SDP leadership election row

Genre

Interview

TX Date

10 Sep 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:25

Description

Peter Spencer interviews SDP MP Dr David Owen on the row within the party as to whether the leader should be elected by MPs or members. Owen confirms the membership will be given the right to vote on the constitution and, if not resolved, the method of election.

Contributors

Peter Spencer; David Owen

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Political parties; Members of Parliament; SDP; Constitutions; Political leaders; Electoral process

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