Speeches, etc.

Margaret Thatcher

Written Statement following fall of Labour Government

Document type: Speeches, interviews, etc.
Venue: ?House of Commons
Source: Thatcher Archive
Editorial comments: After 2218 - probably after 2300.
Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 36
Themes: Parliament, General Elections

The Government has been defeated in the House of Commons. It no longer has any authority to govern. Parliament must be dissolved and an Election called immediately.