1949 Economic cuts to be announced by Prime Minister
April 22, 2026
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0:58Now Playing1949 Economic cuts to be announced by Prime Minister
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as posted by the channelDate: 27th October 1949
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Westminster:
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MR ATTLEE. Seen leaving No 10 Downing street before announcement on the "Economy Cuts"
BIG BEN. Good shots from ground, during "Economy Cut" crisis,
DOWNING STREET. Shots of Mr Attlee Leaving Downing, Street before the announcement on the "Economy Cuts",
PRINCESS ELIZABETH. Arriving with Princess Margaret by car at the Houses of Parliament to Mr Attlee's announcement on the "Economy Cuts"
FACTORIES. Shots of workers going in to factories during the "Economy Cuts" announcement,
PRINCESS MARGARET Arriving with Elizabeth at Parliament to hear Mr Clement Attlee's speech on the "Economy Cuts",
NEWSPAPERS. New-paper seller with papers with head-lines telling of the "Economy Cuts".
PARLIAMENT. Mr Churchill and Princess Margaret & Princess Elizabeth arriving in cars before Mr Attlee's announcement of the "Economy Cuts"
Prime Minister Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, Labour Party, Winston Churchill, Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh
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