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BOOKtalk: Robert Peston and Francis Beckett

30/07/2007

Robert Peston and Francis Beckett

BBC Parliament - BOOKtalk, Robert Peston and Francis Beckett

Robert Peston and Francis Beckett discuss their biographies of Gordon Brown.

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with Robert Peston, Derek Scott and Francis Beckett about their biographies of Gordon Brown. Parliament is currently in recess.

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with Robert Peston, Derek Scott and Francis Beckett about their biographies of Gordon Brown.

The UK’s only dedicated politics channel, with parliamentary coverage and political programmes from the UK and Europe.

The UK’s only dedicated politics channel, with debates and committees from Westminster, Holyrood, Stormont, Cardiff Bay and Strasbourg and political programmes from across the UK.

Briefings

Key speeches and news briefings from Parliament

Briefings: 30/07/2007

BBC Parliament - Briefings, 30/07/2007

Coverage of Paddy Ashdown's 'Swords and Ploughshares' speech, from Monday 21st May.

Recorded coverage of Paddy Ashdown's 'Swords and Ploughshares' speech, from Monday 21st May. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of Paddy Ashdown's 'Swords and Ploughshares' speech, from Monday 21st May.

Evidence from the Prime Minister Committee

BBC Parliament - Evidence from the Prime Minister Committee

Former PM Tony Blair's final appearance before the Liaison Committee, from 18th June.

Recorded coverage of the final appearance of the former Prime Minister Tony Blair before the Liaison Committee, from Monday 18 June. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of the final appearance of the former Prime Minister Tony Blair before the Liaison Committee, from Monday 18 June.

Prime Minister Committee

Prime Minister's Questions

Recorded coverage of questions today in the House of Commons to the Prime Minister

Prime Minister's Questions: 30/07/2007

BBC Parliament - Prime Minister's Questions, 30/07/2007

Former PM Tony Blair's final appearance at Prime Minister's Questions, from 27th June.

Recorded coverage of former Prime Minister Tony Blair's final appearance at Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons from Wednesday 27 June.

Recorded coverage of former Prime Minister Tony Blair's final appearance at Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, from Wednesday 27th June.

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BOOKtalk: William Hague

William Hague

BBC Parliament - BOOKtalk, William Hague

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with William Hague about his book William Wilberforce.

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with William Hague about his book William Wilberforce. Parliament is currently in recess.

House of Lords

Coverage of business in the House of Lords.

Statements, questions and debates in the House of Lords as peers scrutinise legislation and hold ministers to account on current issues and the work of the government.



House of Lords: Slavery Debate

Slavery Debate

BBC Parliament - House of Lords, Slavery Debate

Recorded coverage of the slavery debate in the House of Lords, from Thursday 10 May.

Recorded coverage of the slavery debate in the House of Lords, from Thursday 10 May. Parliament is currently in recess.

Lords - Slavery Debate

The Record Review

The Record Review: 16/08/2007

16/08/2007

BBC Parliament - The Record Review, 16/08/2007

A review of the highlights of the parliamentary year, presented by Alicia McCarthy.

A review of the highlights of the parliamentary year at Westminster presented by Alicia McCarthy. Parliament is currently in recess.

A review of the highlights of the parliamentary year at Westminster, presented by Alicia McCarthy.

The Record Europe

An in-depth look at the politics of Europe

The Record Europe: 29/07/2007

29/07/2007

BBC Parliament - The Record Europe, 29/07/2007

Shirin Wheeler takes a look at the events of last six months in the European Parliament.

Shirin Wheeler takes an in-depth look at the events of last six months in the European Parliament. Parliament is currently in recess.

Shirin Wheeler takes an in-depth look at the events of last six months in the European Parliament.

BOOKtalk: David Kynaston

David Kynaston

BBC Parliament - BOOKtalk, David Kynaston

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with author David Kynaston about his book Austerity Britain.

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with author David Kynaston about his book Austerity Britain. Parliament is currently in recess.

Scottish Parliament

Coverage of Scottish Parliament proceedings from Holyrood.

Scottish Parliament: 29/07/2007

BBC Parliament - Scottish Parliament, 29/07/2007

First Minister Alex Salmond's speech setting out his legislative programme, from 23rd May.

Recorded coverage of First Minister Alex Salmond's speech in the Scottish Parliament setting out his government's legislative programme.

Recorded coverage of First Minister Alex Salmond's speech in the Scottish Parliament setting out his government's legislative programme, followed by the response of the opposition party leaders, from Wednesday 23 May.

The Royal Opening of the Scottish Parliament

30/06/2007

BBC One - The Royal Opening of the Scottish Parliament

The ceremony in Edinburgh to mark the opening of the Scottish Parliament.

The ceremony in Edinburgh to mark the Royal opening of the new session of the Scottish Parliament. Includes live coverage of the Riding of the Parliament procession.

The ceremony in Edinburgh to mark the Royal opening of the new session of the Scottish Parliament. Includes coverage of the Riding of the Parliament procession down the Royal Mile. Presented by Glenn Campbell and Brian Taylor.

BBC One

Prime Minister's Questions: 16/08/2007

BBC Parliament - Prime Minister's Questions, 16/08/2007

Recorded coverage of questions to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, from Wednesday 25 July.

Recorded coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, from Wednesday 25 July. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of questions in the House of Commons to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, from Wednesday 25 July.

Briefings: 16/08/2007

BBC Parliament - Briefings, 16/08/2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams' speech on William Wilberforce from 24 April.

Recorded coverage of the speech of the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams on William Wilberforce, from Tuesday 24 April. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of the speech of the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams on William Wilberforce, from Tuesday 24 April.

Culture, Media and Sport Questions

Questions in the House of Commons to the Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport.

Culture, Media and Sport Questions: Ticket Tout Committee

Ticket Tout Committee

BBC Parliament - Culture, Media and Sport Questions, Ticket Tout Committee

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee hearing on ticket touting, from Tuesday 26 June.

Recorded coverage of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee hearing on ticket touting, from Tuesday 26 June. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee hearing on ticket touting, from Tuesday 26 June.

Ticket Touting Committee

Gordon Brown's acceptance speech on becoming Labour Party leader, from Sunday 24th June.

Recorded coverage of Gordon Brown's acceptance speech on becoming leader of the Labour Party, from Sunday 24th June. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of Gordon Brown's acceptance speech on becoming leader of the Labour Party, from Sunday 24th June.

Briefings: 29/07/2007

BBC Parliament - Briefings, 29/07/2007

David Cameron's speech setting out the Conservative Party's policy review, from 18th June.

Recorded coverage of Conservative leader David Cameron's speech setting out the key themes of the Conservative Party's policy review, from Monday 18 June.

Menzies Campbell's news conference in response to the new Prime Minister,  from 26th June.

Recorded coverage of Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell's news conference setting out his party's response to Gordon Brown becoming Prime Minister.

Recorded coverage of Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell's news conference setting out his party's response to Gordon Brown becoming Prime Minister, from Tuesday 26th June.

The Record Europe: 16/08/2007

BBC Parliament - The Record Europe, 16/08/2007

From Washington DC, Sherin Wheeler reports on the political challenges for the UK and USA.

In a special edition from Washington DC, Shirin Wheeler reports on some of the major challenges facing politicians on both sides of the Atlantic. Parliament is currently in recess.

In a special edition from Washington DC, Shirin Wheeler reports on some of the major challenges facing politicians on both sides of the Atlantic.

BOOKtalk: Lord Morgan

Lord Morgan

BBC Parliament - BOOKtalk, Lord Morgan

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with Lord Morgan about his book A Life: Michael Foot.

Mark D'Arcy in discussion with Lord Morgan about his book A Life: Michael Foot. Parliament is currently in recess.

House of Commons

Coverage of proceedings in the House of Commons.

Statements, questions and debates in the House of Commons as MPs scrutinise legislation and hold ministers to account on current issues and the work of the government.

House of Commons: Draft Legistlative Programme

Draft Legistlative Programme

BBC Parliament - House of Commons, Draft Legistlative Programme

The statement by PM Gordon Brown on the Draft Legislative Programme, from 11 July.

Recorded coverage of the statement in the House of Commons by Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the government's Draft Legislative Programme. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of the statement in the House of Commons by Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the government's Draft Legislative Programme and the responses from the Opposition and backbenches, from Wednesday 11 July.

Commons - Constitutional Reform

BOOKtalk: The summer's must-read politics books

03/08/2007

The summer's must-read politics books

BBC Parliament - BOOKtalk, The summer's must-read politics books

Michael Dobbs, Nick Cohen and Sandra Howard discuss the summer's must-read politics books.

Michael Dobbs, Nick Cohen and Sandra Howard in discussion with Mark D'Arcy about this summer's must-read political books. Parliament is currently in recess.

Michael Dobbs, Nick Cohen and Sandra Howard in discussion with Mark D'Arcy about this summer's must-read political books.

Briefings: 17/08/2007

17/08/2007

BBC Parliament - Briefings, 17/08/2007

Sir John Major reflects on his time as Prime Minister and current affairs, from 24 April.

Sir John Major reflects on his experiences as Prime Minister and discusses current affairs in the UK, from Tuesday 24 April. Parliament is currently in recess.

Sir John Major reflects on his experiences as Prime Minister and discusses current affairs in the UK and across the globe in conversation with Elinor Goodman, in a Hansard Society event at the London School of Economics, from Tuesday 24 April.

Political Highlights

Royal Opening of the Welsh Assembly

10/04/2006

BBC Parliament - Royal Opening of the Welsh Assembly

Recorded coverage of the opening of the Senedd - the Welsh Assembly - by HM the Queen.

Recorded coverage of the royal opening of the Senedd - the Welsh Assembly - by HM the Queen. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of the royal opening of the Senedd - the Welsh Assembly - by HM the Queen.

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Welsh Assembly

Coverage of Welsh Assembly proceedings from the Senedd, Cardiff

Welsh Assembly: 17/08/2007

BBC Parliament - Welsh Assembly, 17/08/2007

First Minister Rhodri Morgan's speech to set out his legislative programme, from 6th June.

Recorded coverage of Rhodri Morgan's speech in the Welsh Assembly on becoming First Minister, from Wednesday 11th July. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of First Minister Rhodri Morgan's speech in the Welsh Assembly setting out his government's legislative programme, followed by the response of the opposition party leaders, from Wednesday 6th June.

Welsh Assembly: 30/07/2007

BBC Parliament - Welsh Assembly, 30/07/2007

Ieuan Wyn Jones' acceptance speech on becoming Deputy First Minister, from 11th July.

Recorded coverage of Ieuan Wyn Jones' acceptance speech in the Welsh Assembly on becoming Deputy First Minister, from Wednesday 11th July. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of Ieuan Wyn Jones' acceptance speech in the Welsh Assembly on becoming Deputy First Minister, from Wednesday 11th July.

House of Lords: House of Lords Bill

House of Lords Bill

BBC Parliament - House of Lords, House of Lords Bill

Lord Steel's opening statement in the debate on the House of Lords bill, from 20 July.

Recorded coverage of Lord Steel's opening statement in the debate on the House of Lords bill, from Friday 20 July. Parliament is currently in recess.

Recorded coverage of Lord Steel's opening statement in the debate on the House of Lords bill, from Friday 20 July.

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