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03/12/2012

The political parties refine their positions on whether the newspaper industry should be regulated in the wake of Leveson. Susan Hulme follows MPs' six-hour debate in the Commons.

The political parties refine their positions on whether the newspaper industry should be regulated, in the wake of the lengthy and detailed report on press standards by Lord Justice Leveson. Susan Hulme follows MPs' six hour debate in the Commons.
Also on the programme.
* The royal baby gets a mention in the chamber of the Commons.
* Simon Jones covers what peers had to say about Palestine gaining recognition at the United Nations and about the wisdom of considering a pre-emptive strike on Iran.
* Peter Mulligan covers a Government defeat in the House of Lords on legal aid.
* Alicia McCarthy reports on MPs' thoughts on what exactly should be taught in England's classrooms.

30 minutes

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Mon 3 Dec 2012 23:30

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  • Mon 3 Dec 2012 23:30

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