1985 newspaper clipping about Tories clash over £260 million damages claim against British Airways and Laker Airways

A June 17, 1985 press clipping from Western Daily Press reporting on political tensions over a £260 million damages claim that could delay British Airways privatisation. The article discusses legal action involving Sir Freddie Laker and Lornho against British Airways, with Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley calling it a 'try on' while other Conservative MPs defended the claim's validity.

Sir Freddie Laker Laker Airways British Airways 1985 press clipping Western Daily Press privatisation lawsuit damages claim Conservative Party Nicholas Ridley Sir Edward Du Cann Lornho

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