Week In Westminster
A look behind the scenes at Westminster
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NHS reform
Is the coalition continuing the work of New Labour? We talk to Lord Hutton, an architect of New Labour's reforms and Dr Evan Harris no longer an MP but a leading figure in the LibDem grassroots.
Duration: 06:38
Scottish independence: Lord Forsyth
Following the SNP’s election victory, how much trouble is the union in? We talk to Lord Forsyth, who lives in Scotland, and is a former Conservative Scotland Secretary.
Duration: 04:14
Saving the union
Both Labour and the Conservatives oppose Scottish independence, but can they work together? We talk to Labour MP Tom Harris and Conservative Mike Greer MP.
Duration: 04:23
Fixed-term Parliaments
Lord Butler, a former head of the civil service, is leading a rebellion on fixed term parliaments in the House of Lords. Lord Marks, a Liberal Democrat, feels he is within in ace of victory.
Duration: 06:12
Flashman
Ed Miliband has likened David Cameron to Flashman - but is Flashman hero or villain? Sir Christopher Meyer thinks this could be good for the PM. Alan Johnson, who first made the comparison, disagrees
Duration: 06:13
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- Sat 14 May 2011 11:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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