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Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from High Arcal School, Sedgley, Dudley, with Charles Pollard, Philip Hammond, Gloria De Piero and Mary Riddell.

Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from High Arcal School, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, with Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond; Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention, Gloria de Piero; former Chief Constable and now vice-chairman of restorative justice charity, Why Me?, Sir Charles Pollard; and Daily Telegraph columnist, Mary Riddell.

Producer: Victoria Wakely.

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50 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Dec 2011 13:10

Chapters

  • EU veto

    Question One: To veto or not to veto - was he right or was he wrong?

    Duration: 17:14

  • Pensioners' benefits

    Question Two: Should free over 60s bus passes, and free TV licenses for over 75s be means-tested as suggested by Nick Clegg quote: "To help the Government to balance the books."

    Duration: 07:24

  • Unemployment benefits

    Question Three: Are current attitudes to the unemployed finally proof that there is no such thing as society?

    Duration: 11:26

  • Mandatory life sentences

    Question Four: Do you consider the mandatory life sentence to be just?

    Duration: 08:39

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Dec 2011 20:00
  • Sat 10 Dec 2011 13:10

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