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The final walkabouts, photo opportunities and speeches are made by the party leaders on the last day of campaigning before the election. (1979)

News bulletin, including the latest on the general election buildup. The final walkabouts, photo opportunities and speeches are made by the party leaders on the last day of campaigning before the election. With polls putting the Conservative Party ahead, Margaret Thatcher says it is 'time for change' and that she has 'considerable grounds for cautious optimism'. (1979)

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Wed 2 May 1979 21:00
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