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Sunday Express newspaper clipping from July 21, 1985 with headline 'Take-off for share spree' about British Airways privatization

Sunday Express newspaper clipping from July 21, 1985 with headline 'Take-off for share spree' about British Airways privatization

A press clipping from the Sunday Express dated July 21, 1985, featuring an article by Keith Renshaw about the planned privatization of British Airways. The article discusses government plans for a massive share sell-off worth upwards of £1 billion, targeting small investors through Post Office and High Street bank sales, with Aviation Minister Michael Spicer quoted about delays due to legal issues following Sir Freddie Laker's airline collapse.

newspaper clipping Sunday Express 1985 British Airways privatization Sir Freddie Laker aviation share sale Michael Spicer Keith Renshaw 1980s

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