General election - insurance for candidates

Title

General election - insurance for candidates

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:38

Description

Interview with Adrian Slade, GLC Liberal group leader and candidate in a local council election in Richmond in 1981, on a new insurance policy for electoral candidates, after he faced a 50,000 pound legal bill following action by his Conservative opponent over allegations of illegal practices. The interview takes place at the start of campaigning for the 1983 General Election. Female interviewer not identified (poss. Jo Andrews).

Contributors

Adrian Slade; Jo Andrews?

Keywords

Elections; Legislation; London; Insurance; Politicians; General elections; Lawsuits; Richmond; Adrian Slade

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