Banking on Brown?
I'm off today but leaving the programme in the very capable hands of . Here's her run down on what our hard-working production team have planned for today. I'll be back on Monday, enjoy today's programme and have a good weekend.
"We have two of Fleet Street's finest with us for the programme, The Daily Mirror's Kevin Maguire and Danny Finkelstein from the Times. Both were at the Labour party conference this week and are veterans of the political scene.
Ahead of this evening we will be looking at the latest news about the $700 billion financial rescue package in the States. The because of loudly voiced objections from a group of Republican members of Congress. A deal is still expected but how will the delay affect the markets? And without a deal the presidential debate could well be postponed. Who will benefit McCain or Obama?
So do you trust the Prime Minister most to steer the economy through the current economic crisis? We have the results of our exclusive poll.
And former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott will be here to look back at the ... After calling the former Home Secretary Charles Clarke a 'bitterite' live on air for his criticisms of Gordon Brown, does he think the Prime Minister has done enough to silence his critics? Ruth Kelly's departure from the political stage has left a gap round the cabinet table, we'll ask Mr Prescott how dramatic should the reshuffle be?
The Tory conference kicks off next week in Birmingham. We will be discussing whether the Conservatives are ready for government with former Tory Cabinet minister, Peter Lilley and how they deal with the Prime Minister's accusation that they are just 'novices' in the political boardroom.
See you at midday on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two.
Jo"
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