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01/12/2009

Andrew Neil and Anita Anand with political stories. Ex-Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell discusses US plans for a troop surge in Afghanistan. New UKIP leader Lord Pearson guests.

Andrew Neil and Anita Anand have the top political stories of the day.

Former Liberal Democrats leader Sir Menzies Campbell discusses President Obama's plans for a troop surge in Afghanistan. The new leader of UKIP, Lord Pearson, talks about the future for the UK Independence Party, and his apparent offer to disband and do a deal with the Conservatives.

As the Lisbon Treaty officially comes into force, the Tories' shadow Europe Minister Mark Francois outlines their plan for a new Sovereignty Act to stop EU 'mission creep'. Plus, David Cameron promises an end to Britain's compensation culture and officialdom's love of health and safety legislation.

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Wed 2 Dec 2009 00:00

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