The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis. Presenter Carolyn Quinn is joined by politicians and journalists every Sunday night at 10pm on BBC Radio 4.
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Sun, 19 May 13
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35 mins
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27 days remaining
Tory backbencher Tim Loughton on his doubts over gay marriage, The Guardian's Nick Watt on the week ahead and MP panel, Lisa Nandy and Amber Rudd.
Sun, 12 May 13
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36 mins
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the problems facing the Conservatives over the issue of a referendum on the EU. And, as one MP tries to get sketchwriters banned from the Commons, are they a joy or a menace?
Sun, 5 May 13
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36 mins
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UKIP has momentum. Carolyn Quinn talks to MPs from the other major parties about the consequences for them, and the Independent’s Andrew Grice looks ahead to the Queen’s speech.
Sun, 28 Apr 13
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36 mins
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Local elections next week: the New Statesman’s Rafael Behr and our MP Panel discuss the mood. Also, author Matthew Laban on Speakers through history.
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