Written Statement denying coalition rumours
| Document type: | Speeches, interviews, etc. |
|---|---|
| Venue: | House of Commons |
| Source: | Thatcher MSS (Churchill Archive Centre): THCR |
| Editorial comments: | Time of issue uncertain. MT was responding to reports in The Times, 17 March 1976. |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 57 |
| Themes: | Executive, General Elections |
Contrary to the report in The Times this morning, there has been no discussion of the question of a coalition at any meeting of members of the Shadow Cabinet consequent upon Mr. Wilson 's resignation. The Conservative Party wants an early General Election, not a coalition.