Speech on being re-elected MP for Finchley

Document type:	Speeches, interviews, etc.
Venue:	Hendon Town Hall, London NW4
Source:	BBC Sound Archive: OUP transcript
Editorial comments:	0247. A sentence transcribed from the BBC Television Archive precedes the BBC Sound Archive transcript (see editorial notes in text). The Finchley Press (17 June 1983) has some conventional remarks from the beginning of the speech. "The Prime Minister went on to say she was proud and honoured to represent the constituency again and whatever her fortunes nationally she would find strength and inspiration from her support locally".
Importance ranking:	Major
Word count:	114

[BBC Television Archive] It has been a rather exciting evening for some of us and I have reason to think that we may have been returned to serve nationally for another period in Government.

[BBC Sound Archive transcript begins] May I say that I approach that term of office with a very great sense of responsibility and humility. [jeers and laughter] It has been [laughter] a historic event and I'm very proud of the honour conferred on me. And finally I just want to say thank you to my husband, Denis ThatcherDenis, who [laughter] has been absolutely marvellous throughout. [applause]