Thatcher cabinet reshuffle

Title

Thatcher cabinet reshuffle

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

14 Sep 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:39

Description

Judith Dawson reports back on possible ministerial changes in Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet reshuffle, notably the move of Employment Secretary James Prior to Northern Ireland, following his non-confrontational approach to the trade unions and despite his threat to resign. Also on the possible move of Energy Minister David Howell and promotion of Norman Tebbit to employment. Male studio reporter not identified.

Contributors

Judith Dawson

Keywords

Trade unions; Margaret Thatcher; Northern Ireland; Labour relations; Employment; Humphrey Atkins; Jim Prior; James Prior; Prime ministers; Norman Tebbit; Cabinet ministers; Political appointments

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