2011 Budget
Richard Bacon introduces live coverage of Chancellor George Osborne's Budget speech in the House of Commons, followed by reaction to the measures from Westminster and around the UK.
Richard Bacon hosts live coverage of 5 live's Budget Special from Westminster, including Prime Minister's Questions, Chancellor George Osborne's speech to the Commons, the response from Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband, reaction from around the UK and analysis of how it affects you.
MPs Ben Gummer (Con, Ipswich), Rachel Reeves (Lab, Leeds West) and Lorely Burt (LD, Solihull) give their interpretation of the measures.
Assorted guests in 5 live's adopted towns of Falmouth in Cornwall and Chorley in Lancashire assess the impact of the Budget on their lives.
Plus Barry Norman and Michael Winner pay tribute following the death of Hollywood actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor. In the final half hour, Barry remembers the time he bought Liz an umbrella in Italy.
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Remembering Elizabeth Taylor
Duration: 07:26
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- Wed 23 Mar 2011 11:55Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live