Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

Today in Parliament

Factual: Politics

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

BBC Radio 4 FM

Today in Parliament: 17/06/2010

17/06/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament, 17/06/2010

All the news from Parliamentary proceedings on June 17th with Sean Curran.

All the news from Westminster as MPs and Peers discuss public spending ahead of next week's Budget. And peers have some new ideas for tackling urban foxes. With Sean Curran.

Sean Curran reports on the proceedings in the Commons and Lords where, ahead of the Budget, all minds are focused on public spending. There's a statement from the new Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander on where some of the cuts will be made. And in the House of Lords, Lord - Alan - Sugar calls a debate on the impact of plans to increase capital gains tax. MPs also quiz ministers on the extent to which transport, including free bus passes for older people and rail electrification, will bear the brunt. On a lighter note, peers come up with novel ways to tackle the menace of urban foxes.

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Today in Parliament

17/06/2010

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4