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A weekly look inside British politics from the BBC

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Issues affecting British social and political life.

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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: 10/10/2009

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10/10/2009

BBC World Service - Politics UK Archive, 10/10/2009

How useful will social media be during elections for politicians journalists and voters?

Politicians are always asking how new technology can help them campaign. Have they found the perfect tool with social media? Or is it actually the best way for journalists and the public to hold politicians to account? In our final special debate from the UK political party conferences, Politics UK brings together journalists, politicians and social media experts to grapple with that issue and answer audience questions.

Peter Horrocks is Director of the BBC World Service; Jeremy Hunt is the MP for South West Surrey and the Shadow Culture Secretary; Douglas Murray is Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion; Benoit Thieulin is a social media expert.

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