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With Jackie Brambles - 30/12/2019

Should Greta Thunberg be leading the fight for climate change? 0808 5 92 95 00

PHONE-IN
Greta Thunberg's father has said he thought it was "a bad idea" for his daughter to take to the "front line" of the battle against climate change. Millions of people have been inspired to join the 16-year-old in raising awareness of environmental issues. Mr Thunberg said he hoped things would become "less intense" for his family in the future and that he thinks Greta "really wants to go back to school".
JACKIE ASKS
Should Greta Thunberg be leading the fight for climate change?

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