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Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans

Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans with Hilary Benn, David Willetts, Paddy Ashdown and Christine Blower.

Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Marlborough Science Academy, St Alban's, Hertfordshire, with Liberal Democrat peer and former leader, Paddy Ashdown; Minster of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts; Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hilary Benn; and General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, Christine Blower.

Producer: Victoria Wakely.

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48 minutes

Last on

Sat 5 May 2012 13:10

Chapters

  • Local election results

    Question 1: Do the local election results reflect a national government out of touch, or out of its depth?

    Duration: 11:00

  • Lib Dem support

    Question 2: How can the Liberal Democrats avoid being wiped out at the next election?

    Duration: 08:00

  • Border Security

    Question 3: Is a three hour wait acceptable for our security?

    Duration: 06:26

  • Striking in current climate

    Question 4: In the current economic climate is it right for any disgruntled group to strike or threaten to strike to attain an advantage for itself?

    Duration: 11:29

  • Teacher's pay

    Question 5: Does the panel think that all teachers should be paid more, or just those whose pupils can give them good test results?

    Duration: 09:41

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 May 2012 20:00
  • Sat 5 May 2012 13:10

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