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08/10/2009

Victoria with confirmation that postal workers will strike before Christmas.

Reaction to confirmation that postal workers will strike before Christmas. Dave Ward, deputy general secretary of the CWU, announces his members have voted yes to a national strike.

Victoria also speaks to Jessica Knight who was left in a coma for a week after being stabbed 20. Jessica has now received just under 拢19,000 in compensation but the family is furious.

And, what do you think of Bruce Forsyth's defence of Anton du Beke in the Srictly Come Dancing race row?

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Thu 8 Oct 2009 10:00
大象传媒 Radio 5 Live

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Chapters

  • Brucie: "We used to have a sense of humour..."

    Veteran entertainer Bruce Forsyth comments on the recent Strictly race row. He says "everybody has a nickname" and that the controversy has "just been a terrible shame."

    Duration: 04:20

  • Why are postal staff staff striking?

    Background the the dispute between the Royal Mail and their workers belonging to the Communication Workers Union.

    Duration: 03:57

  • The CWU explain their strike action

    Dave Ward, deputy general secretary of the Communication Workers Union, says 76% of his members have voted to walk out of work in a dispute over pay and conditions.

    Duration: 03:39

Broadcast

  • Thu 8 Oct 2009 10:00
    大象传媒 Radio 5 Live