The Westminster Hour

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Westminster Hour: 30/04/2023

30/04/2023

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 30/04/2023

Nick Watt hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

Nick Watt discusses public sector strikes and the local elections with Conservative MP Kit Malthouse, Labour's Ellie Reeves, Lib Dem Daisy Cooper and political journalist Hugo Gye.

Nick Watt's guests are the Conservative MP Kit Malthouse, Labour frontbencher Ellie Reeves and the Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper. They discuss the latest developments in the current public sector pay disputes and look ahead to the local elections. Polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice gives his assessment of the challenges facing each of the main parties, as they compete for votes. The panellists also discuss the process for appointing a new chairman of the BBC, following the resignation of Richard Sharp - and share their views on the public being invited to vow allegiance to King Charles, during the Coronation ceremony.

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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