To Axe. .. And Tax Us (1931)

Full title reads: London. To Axe . .. and Tax us Great crowds throng Westminster to see opening of most momentous Parliament for many years London. MS of clock tower of Palace of Westminster (Big Ben). Shots of crowds gathered outside Palace of Westminster. Prime Minister James Ramsay MacDonald can just be seen amongst the crowds walking from Downing Street to the House of Commons. He goes through the gates into Old Palace Yard. Tilt down from clock as we hear Big Ben chime. People still are milling around. The voiceover is explaining the Parliamentary procedure that is going on in the House to start the new session after the formation of the National Government. Alternative spelling for search purposes Ramsey McDonald. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pa