1. In the British General election the Labour Party will have a greatly increased majority of nearly 100. --2. Edward Heath, Conservative Party leader, says they will be "vigorous" in opposition. They have lost more than 50 seats. -- 3. The Liberals have increased from 10 seats to 12. -- 4. After the result the Pound Sterling showed a gain against the dollar. -- 5. Overseas reaction to the return of a Labour Government has been favourable, and there is hope Britain will take the chance to join the Common Market. -- 6. African nations have expressed the hope that Britain will now take a firmer line against Rhodesia. -- 7. Prime Minister Harold Wilson is to meet Mrs Gandhi, Prime Minister of India.
Broadcaster
- British Broadcasting Corporation
Owning Organisation
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Episode Description
- 1. In the British General election the Labour Party will have a greatly increased majority of nearly 100. --2. Edward Heath, Conservative Party leader, says they will be "vigorous" in opposition. They have lost more than 50 seats. -- 3. The Liberals have increased from 10 seats to 12. -- 4. After the result the Pound Sterling showed a gain against the dollar. -- 5. Overseas reaction to the return of a Labour Government has been favourable, and there is hope Britain will take the chance to join the Common Market. -- 6. African nations have expressed the hope that Britain will now take a firmer line against Rhodesia. -- 7. Prime Minister Harold Wilson is to meet Mrs Gandhi, Prime Minister of India.
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