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30/06/2011

Topical debate from Birmingham with a panel of prominent public figures and an invited audience, chaired by David Dimbleby

The panel: Philip Hammond MP; John Denham MP; Polly Toynbee; Sir Richard Lambert, former Head of the CBI; Christine Blower, Gen Sec NUT.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 3 Jul 2011 18:00

Chapters

  • Introduction

    David Dimbleby introduces the panel.

    Duration: 00:53

  • Strikes

    What message are teachers sending to their pupils by going on strike?

    Duration: 18:09

  • Labour and the Unions

    Ed Miliband says public sector strikes are a β€˜mistake’. Should the trade unions regret their support for him in the Labour Leadership contest?

    Duration: 10:37

  • Self-defence

    Is being able to stab a burglar one step too far?

    Duration: 07:21

  • Afghanistan

    After the recent attack on a well defended hotel in Kabul, is it too early to think about pulling troops out of Afghanistan?

    Duration: 10:21

  • Human rights and China

    Does the visit of the Chinese Prime Minister this week mean we are prepared to ignore China’s human rights issues?

    Duration: 10:25

  • End credits

    David Dimbleby looks ahead to future programmes.

    Duration: 01:12

Credit

Role Contributor
Presenter David Dimbleby

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