General Election - Alliance defence policy

Title

General Election - Alliance defence policy

Genre

News report; Press conference; Speech; Election coverage

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:54

Description

A row over defence policy has flared up again in the run-up to the General Election, as the Alliance and the Conservatives argue over nuclear Trident. David Owen, SDP leader, wants to cut Trident and put the money into conventional arms. Defence Secretary George Younger and Labour green affairs spokesman David Clark speak on defence and on the environment. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

David Owen; David Clark; George Younger

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Government; Conservative Party; Political parties; Defence; Nuclear weapons; SDP-Liberal Alliance; Trident (missile)

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