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Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto

Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto, taking suggestions from his studio audience and then getting them to vote for the best

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The activist tries to shape policies, including honesty for politicians and truthful ads.

The renowned comedian and activist tries to shape policies, including honesty for politicians and truthful ads. From July 2009.

Comedian and political activist Mark Thomas believes that, as a nation, we are drifting economically, politically and socially.

Where - he asks - are the great ideas, theories and visions that will help this country in its hour of need?

Mark wants to create a "People's Manifesto", so he takes suggestions from his studio audience and gets them to vote for the best.

The winner of each show will be enforceable by law, SO pay attention!

In this episode, the focus is on honesty for politicians and truthful ads.

Producer: Ed Morrish

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2009.

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