General election - Cecil Parkinson interview

Title

General election - Cecil Parkinson interview

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

Interview with Conservative MP Cecil Parkinson, who refuses to speculate on Margaret Thatcher’s plans for a post-victory Cabinet. He says the economy will be the central issue in the upcoming election. He denies having been away from political life for some time, and dismisses all notion of his being a vote loser. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Cecil Parkinson

Keywords

Elections; Government; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Members of Parliament; General elections; Cecil Parkinson; Election campaigns; Cabinet (politics)

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