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The Lord Mayor's Banquet

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Every year on the Monday following his installation, the new Lord Mayor of London gives a banquet in honour of his predecessor. Peter Jones describes the scene in Guildhall, London, before the new Lord Mayor, Alderman Sir Christopher Collett , proposes the toast to Her Majesty's
Ministers. The Prime Minister, The Rt Hon Margaret Thatcher , mp. replies, giving what is recognised as a major speech on the country's position in international affairs. Stereo

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Peter Jones
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Alderman Sir
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Christopher Collett
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Margaret Thatcher
Source: Radio Times

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