General Election - Labour and Liberals attack Thatcher style of government

Title

General Election - Labour and Liberals attack Thatcher style of government

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:04:15

Description

As the first week of the General Election campaign draws to a close, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher defends Government education proposals for independent trusts for schools. Bryan Gould, Labour campaign chief, attacks Thatcher’s style of government; Liberal Party leader David Steel also attacks Thatcher. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; David Steel; Bryan Gould

Keywords

Elections; Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; Education; Press; Conservative Party; Political leadership; Political parties; Libel; Schools

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