Liberal concern over Labour defections to SDP

Title

Liberal concern over Labour defections to SDP

Genre

Interview

TX Date

15 Sep 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:12

Description

Interview with Chairman of the Union of Liberal Students, Jane Merritt, criticising the acceptance without question of former Labour MP Michael O’Halloran into the SDP, and on grass roots concern that further defections may upset a future SDP-Liberal alliance. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jane Merritt

Keywords

Politics; Labour Party; Liberal Party; Members of Parliament; Political allegiance; SDP; Political coalitions; Michael O’Halloran

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