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Westminster Hour: 12/07/2020

12/07/2020

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 12/07/2020

News and political discussion with Carolyn Quinn and guests.

Carolyn Quinn hosts political chat with shadow health minister Justin Madders, Conservative MP Steve Brine, former government adviser Salma Shah and the Guardian's Kate Proctor

Carolyn Quinn is joined by shadow health minister Justin Madders, former health minister Steve Brine and the former government special adviser, Salma Shah. They discuss whether face coverings should be made compulsory in more settings in England and the return of Brexit to the political agenda, with the government launching a new publicity drive to prepare people for the end of the transition period. The Guardian's Kate Proctor brings additional insight and analysis. The programme also includes a report on the prospects for better global political co-operation to deal with future virus pandemics.

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

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