ATV Today: 15.08.1977: Ladywood By-election Preview

Summary

Polling will take place this week in the Ladywood by-election. Controversially the National Front are planning a rally at Boulton Road School, Handsworth and supporters of the left wing candidates prepare for a counter protest.

Year:

1977

Duration:

0:03:02

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Exterior shots of Boulton Road school in Handsworth showing supporters of the Socialist Unity candidate Raghib Ahsan putting up posters and painted grafitti 'Smash the Hitlerite National Front'. Also shots of Socialist Workers Party supporters putting up posters. Reg Harcourt interview with the National Front's agent, Keith Jowsey, about their rights to hold a meeting under the democratic system and their peaceful intentions, despite fears of a violent demonstration. Interview with Sheila McGregor from the Socialist Workers Party, about their picket plans for the school where the National Front meeting is to be held. Interview with Graham Gopsill, Liberal, about his fears of a violent demonstration and concern for local residents in the area. Interview with Bob Chamberlain from the Labour Party (standing in front of broken windows in party headquarters), who calls the senseless violence a slur and a blot on the democratic traditions of Birmingham. (+ 1.30 trims of Socialist posters being put up).


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