Pienaar's Politics
John Pienaar shares his keen political observations, with news and interviews from key political figures in Westminster.
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20 May 12
Sun, 20 May 12
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49 mins
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24 days remainingThis week: the State of the nation, i.e. Europe (even though it isn't one yet). We take a whistle stop tour around the Eurozone, speaking to politicians and commentators in Greece, Germany, Spain and Brussels. John also talks to Edward Saatchi, who runs Barack Obama's social media campaigns.
13 May 12 Should business work harder?
Sun, 13 May 12
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49 mins
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17 days remainingJohn is joined by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Labour’s deputy leader Harriet Harman, responding to William Hague’s comment that businesses should work harder. Also, Greek Minister Constantine Papadopoulos talks about Greece’s attempt to form a coalition government.
06 May 12: French Election Results
Sun, 6 May 12
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59 mins
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10 days remainingJohn Pienaar, live in Paris, with the results of the French Presidential Elections. Predictions suggest Nicholas Sarkozy has lost control. Francois Hollande appears to have won 52% of votes cast.
29 Apr 12 Jeremy Hunt & the Omnishambles
Sun, 29 Apr 12
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48 mins
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3 days remainingJohn is joined by two former Cabinet Secretaries, Lords Butler and Turnbull, to discuss the controversy surrounding the Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt. Also as the race to become London Mayor heats up, John takes to the streets of the capital to see what Londoners think.
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