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All the news from Westminster, where MPs and peers hear evidence from celebrities about their treatment by the press. And MPs debate the UK's extradition laws. With Susan Hulme.

Susan Hulme reports on proceedings at Westminster as MPs and Peers hear evidence from celebrities who believe their mobile phones were hacked.
The actor, Hugh Grant, tells the joint committee he was "very angry" at the way the press treated his friends and family. The comedian, Steve Coogan, says his fame did not give the press the right to breach his privacy.
The Health Secretary confirms plans to give NHS patients' details to private firms developing new drugs.
MPs debate the UK's extradition laws, while in the Lords there are calls for Britain to support the efforts of the Palestinians to achieve statehood.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 6 Dec 2011 08:30

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  • Tue 6 Dec 2011 08:30

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