Sterling Pressure - Government Response
Government response under Denis Winston Healey: Faces intensifying sterling pressure as the IMF loan application is made.
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1976 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 447 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1976.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1976
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September
Sterling Pressure - IMF
IMF context: Faces intensifying sterling pressure as the IMF loan application is made.
Economy of Great Britain
Healey defends his measures to support the pound at the annual party conference.
Sex Pistols
Following a showcase gig held during London's first punk festival, at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, in September 1976, the Sex Pistols sign to the major label EMI
Sex Pistols
Following a showcase gig held during London's first punk festival, at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, in September 1976, the Sex Pistols sign to the major label EMI
Sex Pistols
Following a showcase gig held during London's first punk festival, at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, in September 1976, the Sex Pistols sign to the major label EMI
October
Conference of Conservatives
Addresses Conservative Party Conference for the 1st time since Thatchers leadership
Economy of Great Britain
The Government wins a majority of 13 in support its economic policy
Economy of Great Britain
Healey secures Commons support for the government’s economic strategy during the sterling crisis.
Vote of Confidence
The Government wins a majority of 13 in support its economic policy
Vote of Confidence
The government wins a confidence vote by a majority of 13 on its economic policy.
Commonwealth
Regains the European, British & Commonwealth heavy weight title
European Championship
Regains the European, British & Commonwealth heavy weight title
Economy of Great Britain
Announces in the Commons that the Governments inflation policy has been abandoned
Economy of Great Britain
Britains trade deficit in September is reported to be 365 million pounds
Inflation
Announces in the Commons that the Governments inflation policy has been abandoned
Broadcast
Calls for a Government of national unity on television
The Song Remains the Same
Releases the concert film The Song Remains the Same.
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Election
Defeats Shirley Williams by 166 votes to 128 for the Labour Party Deputy Leadership
Election
Michael Foot defeats Shiley Williams by 166 votes to 128 for the Deputy Leadership
The Song Remains the Same
Appears on the soundtrack album for The Song Remains the Same.
World Champion
Becomes the world formular I motor racing champion
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.59.
National Theatre
Opens the National Theatre
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.57.
NEC
The National Executive of the Labour Party vote to protest to Parliament about cuts
Public Spending
The Party's National Executive vote to protest to Parliament about Government cuts.
Backbench Politics
Remains a prominent Conservative backbencher after losing the party leadership.
November
Visit to To Luxembourg
Begins a 5 day state visit to Luxembourg
Reform of Government
The Government is defeated on amendments to the Dock Work Regulation Bill
Vote of Confidence
The Government is defeated on amendments to the Dock Work Regulation Bill
Dockers
The dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius is kept
Reform of Monopolies
Higher unemployment & welfare benefits come into force. Accepts comprimise, dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius
Strike
Accepts comprimise, dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius
Anarchy in the UK
The band's first single, "Anarchy in the UK", is released
Anarchy in the UK
Drums on Anarchy in the UK, giving the first single its direct and forceful attack.
Anarchy in the UK
Plays guitar on Anarchy in the UK, the band's first single and a defining punk release.
Anarchy in the UK
The band's first single, "Anarchy in the UK", is released
Anarchy in the UK
Co-writes and plays bass on Anarchy in the UK, one of the band's central early songs.
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