Look back at the political year

Title

Look back at the political year

Genre

Documentary; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Dec 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:05:29

Description

A look back at the parliamentary and political events in 1979. The main events of the year included a General Election win for the Conservative Party; referendum on devolution in Wales and Scotland; assassination of Airey Neave MP; European elections. Speakers include James Callaghan, Labour Party leader; Margaret Thatcher, Conservative Party leader; David Steel, Liberal Party leader; Geoffrey Howe, Chancellor. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

James Callaghan; Geoffrey Howe; Margaret Thatcher; David Steel

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Government; Labour Party; Margaret Thatcher; Parliament; Terrorism; UK; Referenda; Conservative Party; James Callaghan; Liberal Party; Scotland; Political parties; Airey Neave; Homicide; House of Commons; Devolution; Wales; Europe; General elections

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