Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

The World Tonight

News

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

BBC Radio 4 FM

The World Tonight: Theresa May will demand cabinet unity

world-tonight_brexit_170717_e_leanne-ward.jpg

17/07/2017

Theresa May will demand cabinet unity

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Theresa May will demand cabinet unity

Can the prime minister enforce discipline among her ministers?

Theresa May demands cabinet unity, but can the prime minister enforce discipline among her ministers?

But is it ever worthwhile attempting to project an image of unity if it doesn't exist? We ask two veterans of Westminster -- a former Tory whip, responsible for party discipline, and a former political editor.
Three years on, the Netherlands remembers those who lost their lives on board flight MH17, shot down over eastern Ukraine - we have a special report from the region.
Russia demands the return of its diplomatic compounds taken away by president Obama.
Are zombies just creatures from horror films? Or do they tell us something about the way we live our lives?

(Picture: Michel Barnier and David Davis at the Brexit talks in Brussels Credit: AFP).

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

The World Tonight

Theresa May will demand cabinet unity

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4