Conservative conference - Gorst and Gardiner attack Jim Prior

Title

Conservative conference - Gorst and Gardiner attack Jim Prior

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

7 Oct 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:03:23

Description

Report on the criticism by Conservative MPs George Gardiner and John Gorst of Employment Secretary, Jim Prior for not pushing forward with trade union reforms. Speaking at a Conservative Party rally (during the Conservative Party conference in Brighton), Gardiner says Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher should ensure the reforms are adopted. Gorst insists that there should be clear laws, not vague codes of practice. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

George Gardiner; John Gorst

Keywords

Politics; Trade unions; Margaret Thatcher; Labour relations; Conservative Party; Political conferences; Employment; Political parties; Conferences; Michael Heseltine; Jim Prior; Party politics

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