Thatcher on Anthony Blunt revelation as spy

Title

Thatcher on Anthony Blunt revelation as spy

Genre

Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:24:46

Description

House of Commons speech made by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher regarding Anthony Blunt and the public announcement of his espionage associated with passing information to the Soviets during World War II. Also Speaker George Thomas saying he had intended to make the announcement at a different time.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; George Thomas

Keywords

Politics; USSR; Espionage; State security; Anthony Blunt; Spies

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