Tony Benn and the Labour Campaign Group, 1981-09 - 1987-02
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers on the direction of the group and the left wing of the party, including: memoranda by Benn and Eric Heffer on rethinking foreign policy, the direction of the party, head office organisation, the policy programme for 1986, the case for closing all American military bases in Britain and party discipline; a letter from Benn suggesting a Motion of Censure against the Government to allow a full debate on the Miners’ Strike.
Dates
- Creation: 1981-09 - 1987-02
Creator
- From the Fonds: Kinnock, Neil Gordon, 1942 (Baron Kinnock of Bedwellty, Labour politician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Extent
1 file(s)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Box 586
Date information
DateText: The majority of folios date from 1985-86.
Finding aid date
2009-07-22 12:16:38.457000+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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