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  1. Conservatives revolt over ERM overcome (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate

    The Conservative Government has overcome a revolt against the UK joining the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by winning endorsement by 300 votes to 227. During a debate in the House of Commons, Prime...

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  2. John Major on UK financial climate (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Major on the UK financial climate, inflation, recession and exchange rates. He expresses his support for Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Douglas Moffitt reports. Audio...

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  3. Conservative Party leadership contest (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Report on press conferences (excerpts heard) by John Major and Douglas Hurd putting forward their visions and policies as they stand for the Conservative Party leadership following the resignation of...

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  4. Heseltine, Hurd and Major square up for round 2 (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Report on round 2 of the Conservative Party leadership contest following the resignation of Margaret Thatcher. Looks at the similarities between Douglas Hurd and John Major and contrast to Michael Heseltine...

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  5. John Major is confident he can unite the Conservatives (1990)

    Genre
    Press conference

    John Major speaks to press giving his reaction to Margaret Thatcher’s resignation and says he believes he can unite the Conservative Party.

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  6. Major wants to win Tory leadership contest (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    John Major says he is fighting hard to win the Conservative Party leadership contest and doesn’t expect to lose out to Michael Heseltine or Douglas Hurd. Follows resignation of Margaret Thatcher....

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  7. John Major new prime minister (1990)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference; Election coverage; News bulletin

    London Talkback radio 8’o clock news bulletin read by Annie Webster announcing John Major as the new Prime Minister following a close ballot and Douglas Hurd and Michael Heseltine deciding to withdraw....

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  8. John Major takes up office as Prime Minister (1990)

    Genre
    Interview; News bulletin; News report; Speech

    Midday news with Catherine Kelly, who announces that John Major is the new Prime Minister following his meeting with the Queen. Includes John Major making a short speech about his vision for the future;...

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  9. John Major becomes Prime Minister (1990)

    Genre
    Press conference; Speech

    John Major speaks to press after winning the Conservative Party leadership election. Thanks those that supported him, and Michael Heseltine and Douglas Hurd for conceding defeat, and pays tribute to Margaret...

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  10. John Major becomes Prime Minister (1990)

    Genre
    Press conference; Speech

    John Major gives a speech on becoming the new Prime Minister. He thanks his parliamentary colleagues for their support, particularly Douglas Hurd and Michael Heseltine, and says the party is now united; pays...

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