Decision makers

Title

Decision makers

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Speech

TX Date

18 Oct 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:24:32

Description

The Conservative Party conference is under way, and tensions are rising within the party. Unity is generally shown at the conference, but deeper down, how divided is the party? Decision Makers hears from Tory MPs, some who support Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s policies, and some who oppose them. Speaking are: Edward (Ted) Heath, Cecil Parkinson, Robert Jones, Chancellor Geoffrey Howe, Edward du Cann, Norman St John-Stevas. Presented by Jim Hancock. Engineer Heather Branwell.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe; Edward Heath; Peter Murphy; Edward du Cann; Jim Hancock; Heather Branwell; Cecil Parkinson; Robert Jones; Norman St John-Stevas

Keywords

Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political conferences; Political parties; Conferences

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