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Umberto Bossi

Geeta Guru-Murthy profiles Umberto Bossi, the controversial leader of Italy's Northern League, who has been accused of holding up Italy's economic reform.

Profile this week takes a look at the firebrand of Italian politics, Umberto Bossi. The controversial leader of the Northern League party, who takes a strident line on immigration and crime, is currently at the centre of the Euro crisis. Critics accuse Umberto Bossi of holding up Italy's economic reform which is vital for the survival of the Euro. Geeta Guru-Murthy discovers how this former electrician and singer has become such an infamous politician who could have a dramatic effect on Europe.

Producers: Emma Rippon and Anna Meisel.

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15 minutes

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Sun 30 Oct 2011 17:40

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  • Sat 29 Oct 2011 19:00
  • Sun 30 Oct 2011 05:45
  • Sun 30 Oct 2011 17:40

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