Video interview with citizens of Belfast and Ian Paisley, leader of the DUP, for ITN on 12 May 1987. Ahead of the June 1987 general election, the interviewees discuss the issues which will decide the contests in Northern Ireland with particular reference on Paisley’s part to the influence of Margaret Thatcher in Northern Ireland politics.
Date of Release/Broadcast: 12 May 1987
Name of First Interviewee: Ian Paisley
Role at time of Interview: Andersonstown priest
Purpose: News
Media: Audiovisual
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Programme/Book/Article: ITN
Time Period covered: 1987
Key Individuals: Ian Paisley, Margaret Thatcher
Key Words: Anglo-Irish Agreement, DUP, election