Drafts of news stories, [c. 1970s] - [c. 2010s], predominant 1989-2007
Scope and Contents
Typed and handwritten stories, which are mainly drafts of articles that Moncrieff was working on.
Topics include: Suspension of hospital doctors and hospital trusts (18 March 2004). Victoria Cross holders Sir Tasker Watkins and Major David Jamieson receiving further honours (13 March 1990). MPs bringing pets into the House of Commons; issue raised by Matthew Offord (approx. 2010s). Denis Thatcher (18 March 1989). Obituary for Harold Wilson, prepared before his death (22 July 1994). Moncrieff’s reminisces on working with MPs (16 June 1994). Moncrieff’s reminisces on his career, including breaking the news of Mikhail Gorbachev’s resignation (7 January 1992). Tribute to Mandy Brown, Press Association reporter (25 July 2007). Margaret Thatcher meeting Mozambique refugees in Malawi (31 March 1989). Thatcher visiting remote area of Zimbabwe (30 March 1989). Sir Mark Thatcher (3 December 2005). Politicians facing violence from members of the public (3 December 2005). George Galloway ordered out of House of Commons because of alleged monetary links with Iraq (23 July 2007). Moncrieff’s reminisces of accompanying Thatcher overseas (3 December 2005 and undated). Moncrieff’s reminisces of various public figures (undated). Politics of kissing (12 December 1994). Thatcher being “bundled out of office” (8 May 1991). Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) (2 December 2002). Gordon Brown’s first question time (4 July 2007). New MPs complaining about Westminster facilities (16 May 1992). European Community (16 May 1992). Cheriegate (11 December 2002). Tony Blair purchasing flats in Bristol (11 December 2002). Gordon Brown’s pre-Budget statement (27 November 2002). Advice on writing politics news features (27 November 2002). Moira Shearer (2 February 2006). Atmosphere at political party conferences (14 September 2010). Bristol bombings (approx. 1974 or 1975). Teacher salaries (approx. 1974 or 1975). General election campaigning in the 2000s (undated). Labour MPs revolting over Tony Blair introducing top-up fees for tuition in higher education (approx. 2000s). Career of Piara Khabra (approx. late 1990s).
Dates
- Creation: [c. 1970s] - [c. 2010s], predominant 1989-2007
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Language of Materials
English
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