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16/07/2017

Carolyn Quinn is joined by former minister Robert Halfon, Labour's Lucy Powell and Lib Dem deputy leader Jo Swinson. They discuss Cabinet tensions and abuse experienced by MPs.

Carolyn Quinn is joined by the former minister and newly-elected chair of the Commons Education Committee, Robert Halfon; Labour backbencher Lucy Powell; and the Lib Dem deputy leader Jo Swinson. They discuss the tensions within the Cabinet over Brexit, and the key issues for the Brexit negotiations, including the possible 'divorce bill'. The programme includes an interview with Lord Bew - Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life - about his review into the abuse and intimidation experienced by MPs and other candidates for public office. Ben Riley-Smith of the Telegraph provides a guide to events coming up this week at Westminster. And John Beesley reports on how a turbulent period in politics is proving a boon to satirists.

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Sun 16 Jul 2017 22:00

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  • Sun 16 Jul 2017 22:00

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