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12/01/2012

David Dimbleby chairs a debate in Tower Hamlets in east London. He is joined by Justine Greening, Paddy Ashdown, Douglas Alexander, Nicola Sturgeon and Kelvin MacKenzie.

David Dimbleby chairs a debate in Tower Hamlets in east London. He is joined by a panel comprising of transport secretary Justine Greening; former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown; Labour's shadow foreign secretary, Douglas Alexander; deputy first minister of Scotland and deputy leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon; and Daily Mail columnist and former editor of the Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 15 Jan 2012 18:00

Chapters

  • Introduction

    David Dimbleby introduces the panel in London.

    Duration: 00:47

  • High speed rail

    Nearly 拢33 billion is going to be spent on high speed rail, to get to Birmingham 30 minutes earlier. Is there really no better way you can spend our money?

    Duration: 14:56

  • Scottish independence

    Who would be worse off if the marriage breaks up - England or Scotland?

    Duration: 24:59

  • The future of newspapers

    Can the tabloids survive the Leveson Inquiry?

    Duration: 11:51

  • Implants

    Should the NHS be paying for the removal of potentially faulty breast implants purchased privately for cosmetic reasons?

    Duration: 05:43

  • End credits

    David Dimbleby looks ahead to future programmes.

    Duration: 01:05

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter David Dimbleby
Executive Producer Steve Anderson
Series Editor Nicolai Gentchev
Participant Justine Greening
Participant Paddy Ashdown
Participant Douglas Alexander
Participant Nicola Sturgeon
Participant Kelvin MacKenzie

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