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Interviews with a representative of the Northern Ireland Electricity Service and Harry West in May 1974

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Video interviews with with a representative of the Northern Ireland Electricity Service and Harry West, leader of the UUP, in May 1974. Between 15 and 28 May 1974 the Ulster Workers’ Council organised a general strike in Northern Ireland in protest at the signing of the Sunningdale Agreement. The interviewees discuss the impact the strike is having on social and political life in Northern Ireland.

Date of Release/Broadcast: May 1974   

Role at time of Interview: Representative of the Northern Ireland Electricity Service, Harry West (leader of the UUP)

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Purpose: News

Media: Audiovisual

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Link: Watch the interview     

Time Period covered: 1974

Key Individuals: Harry West

Key Words: Ulster Workers’ Council strike, Sunningdale Agreement, power-sharing, direct rule

 

 

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