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Louise Mensch Resignation - Reaction & Response

Reaction to the news that Louise Mensch is standing down as MP for Corby. Plus an increase in fly tipping in Northampton & calls for action to prevent raids on shops.

Mixed reaction to the resignation of Louise Mensch as MP for Corby; the constituency includes East Northamptonshire. Mrs Mensch is moving with her children to New York where her husband, the rock impresario Peter Mensch, is based. 91热爆 Radio Northampton's Politics Reporter Willy Gilder reviews Mrs Mensch's career while Stuart talks to South Northamptonshire Conservative MP Andrea Leadsom, to Labour MP & Shadow Public Health Minister Diane Abbott, to former University of Northampton Politics Lecturer David Morgan and to the 91热爆's Westminster based Politics Reporter Robin Chrystal.

With statistics revealing a marked increase in fly-tipping in Northampton, Stuart is joined in the studio by Councillor John Caswell, who has responsibility for the Enviroment at Northampton Borough Council. Reporter Rebbeca Dickson talks about the issue to Tony Mallard, the Chair of the Eastfields Residents Association.

There are calls for more to be done to help traders in Northamptonshire whose premises are being targeted by raiders. Reporter Paul Ennever talks to two shop-keepers who have been victims.

Ian Nunney from Wellingborough Museum tells Stuart about the seaside themed event taking place at the Museum - admission free!

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Last on

Tue 7 Aug 2012 06:00

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  • Tue 7 Aug 2012 06:00

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