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Queen Elizabeth II – 2017 Christmas Broadcast
Below is the text of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas Broadcast which was shown on 25 December 2017. Sixty years ago today, I spoke about the speed of technological change, Continue Reading
Queen Elizabeth II – 2018 Christmas Broadcast
Below is the text of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas Broadcast which was shown on 25 December 2018. For many, the service of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Continue Reading
Queen Elizabeth II – 2019 Christmas Broadcast
Below is the text of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas Broadcast which was shown on 25 December 2019. As a child, I never imagined that one day a man would Continue Reading
Queen Elizabeth II – 2020 Commonwealth Day Message
Below is the text of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Commonwealth Day Message on 9 March 2020. On Commonwealth occasions, it is always inspiring to be reminded of the diversity of Continue Reading
Queen Elizabeth II – 2020 Broadcast to the Nation
Below is the text of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Broadcast to the Nation which was shown on 6 April 2020. I am speaking to you at what I know is Continue Reading
Michael McNair-Wilson – 1978 Speech on RAF Greenham Common
Below is the text of the speech made by Michael McNair-Wilson, the then Conservative MP for Newbury, in the House of Commons on 26 May 1978. Before I start my Continue Reading
Joan Lestor – 1978 Speech on Whooping Cough Vaccine
Below is the text of the speech made by Joan Lestor, the then Labour MP for Eton and Slough, in the House of Commons on 26 May 1978. My debate Continue Reading
Frank Judd – 1978 Statement on the Council Of Ministers’ Meetings
Below is the text of the statement made by Frank Judd, the then Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in the House of Commons on 25 May Continue Reading
Merlyn Rees – 1978 Speech on the Accountability of Special Branch
Below is the text of the speech made by Merlyn Rees, the then Home Secretary, in the House of Commons on 24 May 1978. My hon. Friend the Member for Continue Reading
Robin Cook – 1978 Speech on the Accountability of Special Branch
Below is the text of the speech made by Robin Cook, the then Labour MP for Edinburgh Central, in the House of Commons on 24 May 1978. As you will Continue Reading