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The Reith Lectures

2019

Shifting the Foundations

BBC Parliament

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ParliamentLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament

In this final lecture, former judge Jonathan Sumption makes some suggestions to restore faith in democracy – starting by fixing the party system and changing the way we vote.

The programme is recorded at Cardiff University, Wales, in front of an audience.

A version for television of the programme first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday 18 June. Show less

Source: BBC Online

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