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Politics UK is the weekly programme that covers British political and policy issues, economic and cultural change and Britain’s standing in Europe and the rest of the world in a way that is relevant to an international audience.  
It's the flagship programme for UK political analysis and debate on the BBC World Service.  
Leading politicians, commentators and intellectuals take part each week to discuss and reflect on the main events shaping British politics.

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Politics UK Archive: 02/05/2009

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02/05/2009

BBC World Service - Politics UK Archive, 02/05/2009

Is Prime Minister Gordon Brown's authority ebbing away?

Rebellion at Westminster over the Gurhkas: is Gordon Brown's authority beginning to ebb away? The Opposition parties make head-way in Parliament, but is this really the time to be frank with the electorate?  Just how far should a Government in waiting spell out its plans for the future? MPs are in hot water over their expenses: has the European gravy train crossed the Channel.  And reappraising the original champagne socialist.  Presented by Edward Stourton.

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