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Jeremy Vine: Is declaring a state of emergency in the UK warranted?

24/05/2017

Is declaring a state of emergency in the UK warranted?

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Should a state of emergency be called across the UK following the Manchester attack?

The Terror Threat Level has been raised following the Manchester attack. Is that far enough? And a look at the amazing way music can help those suffering with dementia to cope.

In light of the Manchester attack, the Prime Minister has raised the Terror Threat Level to 5. But is that far enough? Newspaper columnist Allison Pearson explains why she thinks a state of emergency should be declared.
How do you talk to your children about what happened in Manchester? Deputy Editor of CBBC's Newsround Georgina Bowman talks to Jeremy about how they are handling the subject, and journalist and mum Sonia Poulton gives her view.
And a look at the amazing way music can trigger memories for people suffering with dementia. Tony and Mary Ann, who both live with the condition, discuss how singing helps them cope, and Mary Ann astounds Jeremy with a performance of an old Italian song her Mum used to sing.

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