03/02/2015
Jo Coburn is joined by filmmaker Michael Cockerell to discuss the latest political news, including Conservative proposals to give English and Welsh MPs a veto on English laws.
The filmmaker Michael Cockerell joins Jo throughout the programme. They look into Conservative proposals to give English and Welsh MPs a veto on English laws, and the journalist Matt Ridley and Jacob Rees-Mogg debate plans for three person babies.
Labour MP Chi Onwurah has complained that there are too many books by men in the parliamentary bookshop. We speak to her and the winner of the Political Fiction Book of the Year, Terry Stiastny.
Conservative MP Charlotte Leslie talks about what it was like to be filmed by Michael Cockerell for his new behind-the-scenes documentary on the House of Commons, and Jo looks at allegations that Prince Charles is becoming too political.
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X Factor style contest to allow Commons documentary
Duration: 07:29
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MPs to vote on 'three person' babies
Duration: 10:09
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How would English Votes for English Laws affect the UK?
Duration: 10:57
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jo Coburn |
| Participant | Michael Cockerell |
| Participant | Matt Ridley |
| Participant | Jacob Rees-Mogg |
| Participant | Chi Onwurah |
| Participant | Terry Stiastny |
| Participant | Charlotte Leslie |
Broadcasts
Tue 3 Feb 2015 12:00- Wed 4 Feb 2015 00:00