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- 7 April 1983 - 19 October 1988 (Creation)
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Internal and external correspondence relating to the Agenda page, an opinions page consisting of articles from external contributors such as politicians and political thinkers. Originally it appeared on a Monday and consisted of pieces on topical issues. In 1983 a second edition was introduced on Fridays (Agenda Extra), this was to concentrate on British politics and British elections.
Internal correspondence includes items relating to the production of the page such as comments about contributors and the articles they have submitted or are to submit. There are minutes from a meeting discussing the setting up of the Agenda Extra page.
External correspondence consists of letters concerning articles submitted, articles to be submitted and the payment of fees. Includes a number of letters to submitters rejecting their articles.
Main correspondents are David McKie and Peter Cole.
Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited; Editor's Office; David McKie and Peter Cole
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- McKie; David John (1935-); journalist (Subject)
- Cole; Peter; journalist and academic (Subject)