19/12/2010
Carolyn Quinn talks to MPs and a commentator about the big political stories. We hear why parties change their leaders so often. And there's a report on ministerial statements.
Carolyn Quinn talks to the Guardian's Chief Political Correspondent, Nick Watt, about what's happening behind the scenes at Westminster.
She discusses the big political stories with Conservative MP Ben Gummer and Labour MP Liz Kendall.
Dr Stuart McAnulla of Leeds University tells us about a new trend in British politics - the high turnover in party leaders. He explains why he believes parties are nowadays less patient with their leaders.
We have a report on why ministers of governments past and present are often accused of telling the media first about important announcements, rather than Parliament. There are comments from the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir George Young, and the former Labour Leader of the House, Jack Straw. We hear the views of a new MP, Conservative Jane Ellison, and the editor of Radio Four's Today programme.
Programme Editor: Terry Dignan.
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