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16/06/2011

David Dimbleby chairs the topical debates in front of an invited studio audience, with a panel of guests from the world of politics.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 19 Jun 2011 18:00

Chapters

  • Introduction

    David Dimbleby introduces the panel.

    Duration: 00:53

  • VAT

    With UK retail sales falling 1.4% in May, is a temporary VAT cut needed to kick start the economy?

    Duration: 14:25

  • Independence vote

    If the SNP are so confident the people of Scotland want independence, why not set a date for the vote?

    Duration: 14:27

  • English independence

    Should England become independent?

    Duration: 02:45

  • Assisted suicide

    Should assisted dying be legalised in Britain?

    Duration: 13:59

  • Oil tax

    Can George Osborne call the proposed tax on North Sea oil profits "economically smart" when it’s estimated it will cost this region in excess of 15,000 jobs?

    Duration: 10:48

  • End credits

    David Dimbleby looks ahead to future programmes.

    Duration: 01:04

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter David Dimbleby
Participant Alex Salmond
Participant Margaret Curran
Participant Lord Forsyth
Participant Sir Tom Hunter
Participant Michael Moore
Series Editor Edward Havard
Executive Producer Steve Anderson

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