Weekly Political Review

Weekly Political Review

Top political commentators reflect on the week's political events in discussion with MPs, Peers and others.

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  • Week in Westminster 26 May 12

    Sat, 26 May 12

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Available:
    29 days remaining

    Eurozone crisis, a tragicomedy or worse, an MP explains his "Loveboard" and a former MP who was once asked by Tony Blair "What exactly is socialism"?

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  • Week in Westminster 19 May 12

    Sat, 19 May 12

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Available:
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    The Eurozone in crisis; internal strife in the Tory Party; the rise of Ed Miliband in the polls; and the future of the Lords.

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  • Week in Westminster 12 May 12

    Sat, 12 May 12

    Duration:
    29 mins

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    Mid term blues, politicians & press barons and Rory Bremner on the comic potential in the era of coalition.

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  • Week in Westminster 05 May 12

    Sat, 5 May 12

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Available:
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    Is power draining away from Westminster & how widespread is public hostility to the political class?

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  • Week in Westminster 28 Apr 12

    Sat, 28 Apr 12

    Duration:
    28 mins

    Available:
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    With George Parker of the Financial Times: Taking stock of the economy, the nuts and bolts of Scottish independence, and why does the government not have a “big hitter” to get its message across as in the days of Thatcher and Blair.

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