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WHAT HAPPENED ON 1st October 1996?
30th September 1996
CONSUMER CREDIT
BEATS FORECASTS Consumer credit in Britain exceeded market forecasts in August according to official figures. Credit rose to £997m in August beating expectations of a £800m reading but was still short of July's £1.027bn. Personal borrowing in August was up #2.673bn while mortgage lending was up £1.676bn on the month. Economists were surprised at the strength of consumer credit levels in the light increased spending power derived from tax cuts.
1st October 1996
Tony Blair has stressed the need for a
united Britain in his speech to the Labour annual conference. Mr Blair came on like a rock star & turned into an evangelist with his "I vow to thee my country" passage of commitment to the changes he would seek over five years of government. It was a personal individual pledge rather than a party programme from a leader who has achieved a remarkable dominance over a party traditionally suspicious of leadership. Like John Major he built on personal childhood experience to underline his beliefs in family values community & teamwork. Stressing social justice in a wealthy Britain his theme was that Labour was the party of aspirants now. It was the party which would release the whole country's potential. Mr Blair set his "Britain united" togetherness against Tory individualism offering voters a detriablised party that was no longer a cult or a sect. Pinching the soccer song theme he pledged that New Labour had "come home" It was an inspired performance from a man convinced he will address his next party conference as prime minister.
1st October 1996
HOME
YEAR 2000 DEBUT FOR NEW VERSION OF MINI A new version of the Mini is to be built in Britain in a £400m development the Rover Group has said. The new car going on sale by the millennium will probably be produced in Birmingham but the engine will be manufactured in Latin America. The Mini designed by Sir Alec Issigonis was first introduced in 1959 and soon became a motoring legend. The upgraded Mini Cooper found fame in the Michael Caine film The Italian Job.
30th September 1996
FRENCH TEACHERS STRIKE AGAINST JOB CUTS
Teachers in France have forced hundreds of schools to close & disrupted many others in a one-day strike over plans to cut 2 300 jobs. The unions claimed 80% of primary teachers had heeded the strike call. And they said 20 000 people took part in a march in Paris although the government said the figure was 10 000. The government wants to cut 5 000 primary & secondary school posts but create 2 700 posts in higher education.
1st October 1996
Tony Blair has stressed the need for a
united Britain in his speech to the Labour annual conference. Mr Blair came on like a rock star & turned into an evangelist with his "I vow to thee my country" passage of commitment to the changes he would seek over five years of government. It was a personal individual pledge rather than a party programme from a leader who has achieved a remarkable dominance over a party traditionally suspicious of leadership. Like John Major he built on personal childhood experience to underline his beliefs in family values community & teamwork. Stressing social justice in a wealthy Britain his theme was that Labour was the party of aspirants now. It was the party which would release the whole country's potential. Mr Blair set his "Britain united" togetherness against Tory individualism offering voters a detriablised party that was no longer a cult or a sect. Pinching the soccer song theme he pledged that New Labour had "come home" It was an inspired performance from a man convinced he will address his next party conference as prime minister.
1st October 1996
LITERACY CAMPS "ADMISSION OF DEFEAT"
Labour plans for literacy camps for youngsters are an admission of defeat the Education Secretary has said. Gillian Shephard said: "Who educates those children whose achievements are lowest deprived of a decent education? Why Labour of course." Citing Government league tables she quoted a "record of shame" involving Labour authorities. She said they were gimmicks which could not rectify years of Labour misrule. - POLITICS ####################################### SDLP URGES IRA TO RESCUE PEACE PROCESS The SDLP has urged the IRA to call a new ceasefire to rescue the Northern Ireland peace process. "The IRA could ease the situation...by making clear they are committed to the peace process " said SDLP deputy leader Seamus Mallon. Mr Mallon said a statement by UDA & UFF prisoners that they had lost confidence in peace moves was serious. But he urged people "not to go into despair" about the peace process.
30th September 1996
ADAMS MPs URGE NEW INITIATIVE ON ULSTER
The left-wing Labour MPs at the centre of a row over a meeting with the Sinn Fein leader have written to John Major asking for round-table talks on Ulster. After their meeting with Gerry Adams this morning Jeremy Corbyn & Tony Benn called for a new initiative. They suggested that the talks should be preceded by a permanent ceasefire. Their letter has also been sent to the Irish Taoisach John Bruton and US President Bill Clinton. Corbyn defends meeting with Adams 133
1st October 1996
Tony Blair has stressed the need for a
united Britain in his speech to the Labour annual conference. Mr Blair came on like a rock star & turned into an evangelist with his "I vow to thee my country" passage of commitment to the changes he would seek over five years of government. It was a personal individual pledge rather than a party programme from a leader who has achieved a remarkable dominance over a party traditionally suspicious of leadership. Like John Major he built on personal childhood experience to underline his beliefs in family values community & teamwork. Stressing social justice in a wealthy Britain his theme was that Labour was the party of aspirants now. It was the party which would release the whole country's potential. Mr Blair set his "Britain united" togetherness against Tory individualism offering voters a detriablised party that was no longer a cult or a sect. Pinching the soccer song theme he pledged that New Labour had "come home" It was an inspired performance from a man convinced he will address his next party conference as prime minister.
1st October 1996
GOVERNMENT URGED TO AID QUESTIONS PROBE
The Government is being urged to cooperate fully with a Commons inquiry into the cash-for-questions affair. Opposition MPs say John Major must give the Select Committee on Standards all documents relating to allegations against former minister Neil Hamilton. The man who chairs the watchdog on MPs' standards in public life Lord Nolan called for a probe into the claims. Paddy Ashdown Alex Carlile & Donald Dewar led opposition calls for action. Guardian did hatchet job - MP 134
30th September 1996
IN BRIEF
VATICAN CITYPope John Paul II is to enter hospital next week for an operation to remove his appendix a statement from the Vatican has said. INDIA The Supreme Court has exempted former prime minister PV Narasimha Rao from having to appear in court. Mr Rao has been charged with fraud. ARMENIA President Levon Ter-Petrosyan who was re-elected last week has been accused by diplomats of using recent unrest to imprison up to 250 political opponents & stifle dissent.
1st October 1996
Tony Blair has stressed the need for a
united Britain in his speech to the Labour annual conference. Mr Blair came on like a rock star & turned into an evangelist with his "I vow to thee my country" passage of commitment to the changes he would seek over five years of government. It was a personal individual pledge rather than a party programme from a leader who has achieved a remarkable dominance over a party traditionally suspicious of leadership. Like John Major he built on personal childhood experience to underline his beliefs in family values community & teamwork. Stressing social justice in a wealthy Britain his theme was that Labour was the party of aspirants now. It was the party which would release the whole country's potential. Mr Blair set his "Britain united" togetherness against Tory individualism offering voters a detriablised party that was no longer a cult or a sect. Pinching the soccer song theme he pledged that New Labour had "come home" It was an inspired performance from a man convinced he will address his next party conference as prime minister.
1st October 1996
CLEAN UP POLITICS PRESCOTT URGES MAJOR
Labour deputy leader John Prescott has challenged Mr Major to "clean up" British politics amid mounting furore over the cash-for-questions affair. He said the Tory administration was "a sleazy...excuse for a government". To loud applause Mr Prescott said it was "vital" that the affair was investigated by the Nolan Committee. "Only the Prime Minister stands in the way of this being done...I call on him to clean up British politics " he said.
30th September 1996
BLAIR PLEDGES SHOT IN THE ARM FOR NHS
Labour has promised a revolution to save the National Health Service. Tony Blair told an eve-of-conference rally a Labour victory would save the NHS from destruction by the Tories. The Labour leader said: "We will restore it to its rightful place as the shining glory of post-war Britain." He said Labour would do away with red tape & focus funding on more operations & treatment and on shorter waiting lists.
1st October 1996
Tony Blair has stressed the need for a
united Britain in his speech to the Labour annual conference. Mr Blair came on like a rock star & turned into an evangelist with his "I vow to thee my country" passage of commitment to the changes he would seek over five years of government. It was a personal individual pledge rather than a party programme from a leader who has achieved a remarkable dominance over a party traditionally suspicious of leadership. Like John Major he built on personal childhood experience to underline his beliefs in family values community & teamwork. Stressing social justice in a wealthy Britain his theme was that Labour was the party of aspirants now. It was the party which would release the whole country's potential. Mr Blair set his "Britain united" togetherness against Tory individualism offering voters a detriablised party that was no longer a cult or a sect. Pinching the soccer song theme he pledged that New Labour had "come home" It was an inspired performance from a man convinced he will address his next party conference as prime minister.
1st October 1996
BLAIR AND ASHDOWN DEMAND SLEAZE INQUIRY
Labour & Liberal Democrat leaders Tony Blair & Paddy Ashdown have demanded a full-blown public inquiry into the cash-for-questions affair. Only such a probe headed by a judge would have the necessary power to command public confidence they argue. John Major has asked The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner to investigate. Earlier Paymaster General David Willetts - alleged to have proposed a cover-up - pledged to cooperate.
30th September 1996
AUSTRALIAN DENIES MASS KILLING CHARGES
The man accused of the worst massacre in modern Australian history has pleaded not guilty to 35 murder charges Martin Bryant also denied 20 charges of attempted murder & 17 other charges relating to the shootings in April which left 35 dead & 18 badly injured Heavy security ringed the Supreme Court of Tasmania as the 29-year-old sitting behind a thick pane of shatter-proof glass entered his pleas. He will face a full trial in November.
1st October 1996
Tony Blair has stressed the need for a
united Britain in his speech to the Labour annual conference. Mr Blair came on like a rock star & turned into an evangelist with his "I vow to thee my country" passage of commitment to the changes he would seek over five years of government. It was a personal individual pledge rather than a party programme from a leader who has achieved a remarkable dominance over a party traditionally suspicious of leadership. Like John Major he built on personal childhood experience to underline his beliefs in family values community & teamwork. Stressing social justice in a wealthy Britain his theme was that Labour was the party of aspirants now. It was the party which would release the whole country's potential. Mr Blair set his "Britain united" togetherness against Tory individualism offering voters a detriablised party that was no longer a cult or a sect. Pinching the soccer song theme he pledged that New Labour had "come home" It was an inspired performance from a man convinced he will address his next party conference as prime minister.
1st October 1996
GUARDIAN ACCUSED OF "HATCHET JOB" ON MP
Former Tory minister Neil Hamilton who faces more allegations in the cash-for- questions affair says he is victim of a "hatchet job" by The Guardian. The MP says the paper printed more allegations because it realised he had run out of money to defend himself. He & political lobbyist Ian Greer dropped their libel action yesterday. Mr Hamilton was accused of accepting money to table Parliamentary questions for Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
