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News | Thatcher Begins Conservative Party Campaign
The launch of the Conservative manifesto for the 1979 general election.
CHANNEL | BBC1
FIRST BROADCAST | 11 April 1979
DURATION | 45 seconds
FIRSTBROADCAST
1979
Synopsis
Margaret Thatcher opens the Conservative Party campaign at a press conference with the launch of a manifesto centring on monetary policy. The election campaign is the subject of much curiosity among foreign journalists, mainly due to the prospect of Britain having a female Prime Minister.
Did you know?
The Conservative Party election campaign was delayed by the murder of Airey Neave, shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, in an explosion caused by a car bomb on 30 March 1979. Neave was a steadfast supporter of Margaret Thatcher and was known for his tough line on terrorism in Northern Ireland.
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Documents
MEMORANDUM FROM JOANNE SYMONS ABOUT MARGARET THATCHER, 1957
A memo on the suitability of Margaret Thatcher for television appearances.
LETTER TO MARGARET THATCHER ABOUT THE GENERAL ELECTION, 1959
A letter asking Margaret Thatcher to take part in a radio programme.
MEMORANDUM ABOUT MARGARET THATCHER, 1959
A memo to the producer of 'Any Questions?' about Margaret Thatcher.
PRODUCER'S COMMENTS ON MARGARET THATCHER, 1962
Production notes from an interview with Margaret Thatcher on 'Woman's Hour'.
PRODUCER'S COMMENTS ON MARGARET THATCHER, 1966
Production notes from a discussion about punishment of offenders with Margaret Thatcher.
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