John Pienaar shares his keen political observations, with news and interviews from key political figures in Westminster.
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Sun, 19 May 13
Duration:
38 mins
Available:
27 days remaining
John Pienaar talks to Vince Cable about the future of the coalition and the crisis in the Conservative party over calls for an EU referendum. John is also joined by Tim Montgomerie of the Times and the columnist, Jenni Russell.
Sun, 12 May 13
Duration:
36 mins
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20 days remaining
Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, tells John he'd vote to leave the European Union as it stands, but says the treaty will be renegotiated. John also discusses the crisis in Syria and catches up with The Thick of It creator, Armando Ianucci.
Sun, 5 May 13
Duration:
51 mins
Available:
13 days remaining
John talks to the leader of the UKIP party, Nigel Farage, following the party's local election success. Also on the programme, Labour veteran John Reid talks about his party's strategy in the run up to the next General Election.
Sun, 28 Apr 13
Duration:
50 mins
Available:
6 days remaining
UKIP's Godfrey Bloom tells John that women of a 'child bearing age' should not be employed because maternity rights are too 'draconian'. John also talks to Myleene Klass about the rights of homeowners to protect their properties from burglars.
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