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Elections

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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 1056 Collections and/or Records:

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General press photographs of JEP, 1974-03 - 1978-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 13/18
Scope and Contents

Photographs of JEP at various events, including: on the Any Questions BBC Radio 4 programme, Mar 1974; the General Election, Sept-Oct 1974; with an Ulster Defence Regiment patrol at Newry [Northern Ireland], Sept 1977; on the Robin Day programme "The Question of Immigration", Mar 1978.

Dates: 1974-03 - 1978-03
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Governor’s statements and broadcasts, 1979-12 - 1980-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/SOAM 3/3/12
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Drafts and texts of speeches by CS given during his term of office, mainly broadcasts and statements on the election and Rhodesian [Zambian and Zimbabwean] independence. Also includes a speech by MS to Roosevelt School.

Dates: 1979-12 - 1980-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Hemsworth and Langbaurgh by-elections, 1991-10-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/176
Scope and Contents

Side 1 consists of short press interviews with NK on nuclear disarmament following arms reduction talks between the United States and Soviet Union, and NK speaking at a by-election campaign meeting at Hemsworth [Yorkshire].

Side 2 consists of NK speaking to the press during the by-election campaign in Langbaurgh [Yorkshire], particularly on economic issues and the mining industry.

Dates: 1991-10-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Holderness by-election, 1939-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/THRS II/66/6
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The collection held at Churchill Archives Centre includes correspondence (including general, official, political, constituency, parliamentary and family correspondence); speeches; Liberal Organisation and Scottish Liberal organisation and Federation material; press cuttings; business papers; and Scottish Office, Scottish Board of Health and Secretary of State for Scotland material. For the most part, the collection is made up of constituency, parliamentary and Liberal party...
Dates: 1939-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: With the exception of the fire-damaged material in section VI, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Individual closures of files are indicated in the catalogue.
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House of Lords Committee on EEC Direct Elections, 1977-06 - 1978-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 3/2/1/21
Scope and Contents Papers of the committee, including: copies of JEP's evidence before the Committee; letter from Michael Wheeler-Booth [Principal Clerk, Overseas and European Office] asking JEP for his evidence; note by David Wood, European Political Editor of the Times, on relations between the British and European Parliaments after direct elections, with copies of articles by Wood; minutes of evidence taken before the committee, April 1978, March 1978, July 1977, June 1977; memorandum submitted by Lord...
Dates: 1977-06 - 1978-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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How the '70 Election Was Won, 1964-11 - 1971-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/4/24
Scope and Contents Correspondence with Andrew Elliot, Director of Elliot Right Way Books, on the publication and sales of a collection of essays compiled by Diana Spearman, How the '70 Election Was Won, with special reference to JEP's speeches. Other correspondents include: Diana Spearman; John Wood, Deputy Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs; Maurice Cowling on his contribution to the book. Also includes: notes of sales and book orders; issue of Gallup News, on the forecast of the 1964...
Dates: 1964-11 - 1971-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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"Hull, 1935", 1935-11-05

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW V 3/3/11
Scope and Contents Three quarter-length photograph of WSC walking with Richard Law [later 1st Lord Coleraine, identified below the photograph], on a visit to [?] the Central Hall in Law's Hull constituency [Yorkshire], where WSC spoke during the General Election campaign. WSC is smiling slightly, looking a little to the side, wearing a dark overcoat, tall bowler hat and spotted bow tie, with a cane in one hand and a [?] cigar in the other. Beside him, Law, wearing glasses and looking directly at the camera,...
Dates: 1935-11-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Digital copies are available, to protect the fragile original
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Interview for [?] Woman's Own magazine, and also a European election campaign meeting and press conference, 1989-06-13

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/102
Scope and Contents

Subjects include: Labour's policy review, particularly on defence; the European elections; improving attitudes towards women; greater support for working women and extending childcare provision; the Government's short-termism; food standards regulation; environmental policy; Stephen Kinnock's and Rachel Kinnock's attitude to politics; press coverage of Labour.

Dates: 1989-06-13
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Interview with Catherine Smart the Cambridge Liberal Democrat Agent: Local Elections, 2018-05-09

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/SOBA 1/24
Scope and Contents Smart is a former LD Councillor and as agent she had to take charge of election literature of others, the expenses of her election, which are tightly regulated, and was there at the Count in Guild Hall in Cambridge on May 4th. Smart talks about her role in the mid-term local elections, the Liberal Democrats had a surprise win taking control of the neighbouring council in South Cambridgeshire although in Cambridge itself, Labour kept control. Smart requested that Antoinette Jackson, the CEO...
Dates: 2018-05-09
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Interview with Councillors Jerri Bird and Carla McQueen: Cambridge City Council Local Elections, 2018-05-17

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/SOBA 1/27
Scope and Contents Bird is a Labour Cambridge City Councillor and helped McQueen win her seat in East Chesterton, McQueen was elected off an all-woman shortlist. Bird is former Mayor of Cambridge and as someone who is in a wheelchair has campaigned on disability issues alongside others. In 2019 she was Deputy Mayor of Cambridge. The interview took place when McQueen had popped over to Bird's house for a meeting on anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving when Sones spoke to both of them. Sones asks Bird...
Dates: 2018-05-17
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Islwyn Constituency Labour Party: correspondence, 1987-01 - 1987-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 20/1/13
Scope and Contents

Includes the text of NK’s election address and general committee papers. Correspondents include: Brenda Dean, General Secretary of the Society of Graphical and Allied Trades (SOGAT) on an upset over the sale of the Wapping Post, newsletter on the union’s dispute with News International, in the constituency; Charles Clarke [head of NK’s office] on problems with media arrangements on the night of the General Election.

Dates: 1987-01 - 1987-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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ITV, Frost on Sunday: David Frost interview with NK, 1992-06-28

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/1/268
Scope and Contents

Unedited footage on subjects including the attitude of the press towards Labour, NK’s defeat in the 1992 General Election, his record as leader, Labour’s links with the trades unions, NK’s future and policy on Europe.

Dates: 1992-06-28
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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ITV, Walden: interview with NK, 1992-03-29

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/1/265
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes: recordings of television interviews with NK and other members of the Shadow Cabinet; recordings of news bulletins featuring NK and Labour; recordings of speeches from Conference; party political broadcasts and election broadcasts; political documentaries; recordings of Prime Minister’s Questions, from the House of Commons.

Dates: 1992-03-29
Conditions Governing Access: Access copy on video.
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ITV World in Action Special: "The Granada 500", 1987-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/1/108
Scope and Contents

Discussion programme in which a cross-section of voters from the Granada region put their views to representatives of each major party during the General Election.

Dates: 1987-08
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Journal: 'The General Election', 1909-11-30 - 1910-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 12/2
Scope and Contents

Includes an account of the rejection of the Budget, 30 November 1909, and printed copies of Prime Ministers' election addresses.

Dates: 1909-11-30 - 1910-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Knowsley by election [Lancashire], 1986-11 - 1990-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/1/82
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes: recordings of television interviews with NK and other members of the Shadow Cabinet; recordings of news bulletins featuring NK and Labour; recordings of speeches from Conference; party political broadcasts and election broadcasts; political documentaries; recordings of Prime Minister’s Questions, from the House of Commons.

Dates: 1986-11 - 1990-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Labour Election Campaign, NK RALLY SECC, Glasgow [Scotland] [part 1], 1992-03-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/196
Scope and Contents

Speakers include [James] Gordon Brown, Labour Trade and Industry spokesman, and NK.

Dates: 1992-03-27
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Labour Election Campaign, NK RALLY SECC, Glasgow [Scotland] [part 2], 1992-03-27

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/197
Scope and Contents

Speakers include NK, [Margaret] Peggy Herbison and Donald Dewar, Labour spokesman on Scottish Affairs.

Dates: 1992-03-27
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Labour Election Campaign: Sheffield Rally [Yorkshire], 1992-04-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/199
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Includes: recordings from radio interviews with NK and other members of the Shadow Cabinet; recordings from press conferences and Labour Party events, particularly election rallies and Party Conferences; recordings taken from newspaper interviews; recordings of various speeches by NK.

Dates: 1992-04-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Labour Election Press Conference, Date given as 6 Feb 1992, but actually dates from three days before the General Election in Apr 1992.

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/188
Scope and Contents Speakers include NK, John Smith, Shadow Chancellor, Gordon Brown, Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary, Margaret Beckett, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Tony Blair, on economic policy, particularly Labour's strategies against unemployment, ending the recession and policies to help industry. Also includes questions on subjects including: the polling figures; a possible coalition with the Liberals; policies that would be implemented immediately after a Labour victory;...
Dates: Date given as 6 Feb 1992, but actually dates from three days before the General Election in Apr 1992.
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Labour Election Press Conference, 1992-04-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/201
Scope and Contents Speakers include Jack Cunningham, NK and Roy Hattersley [Labour Home Affairs spokesman], speaking and answering questions on subjects including: Labour's immediate plans, both at home and in Europe; the work of the Plant Commission on proportional representation and electoral reform; the state of the economy; the Taylor Report [on the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster] and football stadium safety; local government finance and the abolition of the Poll Tax; legislation for a national minimum...
Dates: 1992-04-03
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Labour Election Press Conference: NK, 1992-04-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/200
Scope and Contents

Speakers include NK, John Smith [Labour Treasury and Economic Affairs spokesman] and Jack Cunningham, answering questions on subjects including: Labour's economic policy; the Poll Tax; the work of the Plant Commission on proportional representation and electoral reform; privatisation of the public utilities; the relationship between Britain and the United States; proposals for constitutional reform; talk of an unofficial pact between Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

Dates: 1992-04-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Labour Election Press Conferences, 1992-03-16 - 1992-03-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/KNNK 26/2/193
Scope and Contents

Includes: press conference with NK, Jack Cunningham, [James] Gordon] Brown, [?] Chris Smith and [Marjorie] Mo Mowlem; "Celebrity Tour"; press conference on the Poll Tax; press conference on the Budget Statement; press conference with Tony Blair and [James] Gordon Brown; press conference with Bryan Gould, Tony Blair and Michael Meacher; press conference with Jack Straw and Baroness Blackstone; Manifesto launch.

Dates: 1992-03-16 - 1992-03-21
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: Access copies available.
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Labour Party, 1941 - 1965

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ABMS 5/21
Scope and Contents Working papers on the Labour Party, covering subjects such as news coverage of the 1945 General Election; electioneering and local and national political campaigns; and analysis of election results. Consists largely of press cuttings, articles, and survey data, with Mark Abrams's reading notes and his own notes on subjects including British capitalism; social class, floating voters, and voting behaviour; personalities in British politics; and the potential impact of market research on the...
Dates: 1941 - 1965
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Labour Party: Advertising Commission, 1960 - 1966

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ABMS 4/2
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Meeting minutes and working papers relating to Mark Abrams's membership of various committees.

Dates: 1960 - 1966
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.