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UK General Election
3 May 1979
The General Election brought to power Margaret Thatcher's Conservative party which embraced the new free market philosophy. It therefore became more imperative that BL became a viable concern, independent of state aid.
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Thu, 12 Apr 1979
DAILY EXPRESS LEYLAND REBEL TOASTS 'SUCCESS' By David Jack No surrender. That was the battle cry last night of Leyland militants....
Sat, 14 Apr 1979
DAILY MIRROR Bosses Muck In By Terry Pattinson Executives are “mucking in” at Leyland to keep production moving during the craftsmen's...
Wed, 18 Apr 1979
THE GUARDIAN Craftsmen's strike is not hampering work, BL claims By John Ardill, Labour Staff A claim that the unofficial strike by...
Thu, 19 Apr 1979
DAILY EXPRESS Leyland bosses heaved a sigh of relief after shop stewards postponed action which could lead to leap frogging pay claims...
Sun, 22 Apr 1979
DAILY EXPRESS Rebel Leyland craftsmen yesterday called off their unofficial two week strike. They were forced to surrender as the...
Thu, 10 May 1979
DAILY EXPRESS DELIVERY MEN'S THREAT Production of Austin Morris cars was threatened last night by a strike of delivery drivers. The...
Fri, 11 May 1979
DAILY EXPRESS LEYLAND 'IGNORES FACTORY THEFT RACKET' British Leyland was said yesterday to be letting pilfering employees "get away...
Fri, 18 May 1979
DAILY EXPRESS HONDA TAKES THE WHEEL FOR NEW TRIUMPH By David Benson British Leyland and Japan's Honda motor company are to join forces...
Sat, 19 May 1979
DAILY MIRROR Leyland Wage Deal By Terry Pattinson Leyland shop stewards gave the go-ahead yesterday for a parity pay deal which will...
Sat, 26 May 1979
THE GUARDIAN COWLEY WIZARD WILL HEAD HONDA TIE UP Mr Andrew Barr. a tough 41-year-old Scot, who ran BL's Cowley assembly plant while...
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