03/07/2010
Jackie Ashley of The Guardian looks at the coalition government's plans to reform welfare and to exit Afghanistan. She also talks to the Lib Dem deputy leader Simon Hughes.
Jackie Ashley of The Guardian looks at the coalition government's plans to reform welfare and its strategy to leave Afghanistan within five years. She also talks to the Lib Dem deputy leader, Simon Hughes.
On welfare, the former work and pensions secretary, Labour's Peter Hain, tells her that the coalition's hopes of getting people off some benefits will actually cost the state more in the short term.
On Afghanistan, the Conservative, Adam Holloway, who has visited the country, explains why doing a deal with the Taliban is essential to a successful outcome.
And the Liberal Democrat, Simon Hughes, gives a wide-ranging interview about his role as the party's new deputy leader at a time of coalition.
Editor: Peter Mulligan.
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Welfare Reform
What can the Conservatives learn about welfare reform from Labour? We talk to former Labour Work & Pensions Secretary Peter Hain and Gavin Poole from Ian Duncan Smith鈥檚 Centre for Social Justice.
Duration: 10:00
Simon Hughes' warning shot
Simon Hughes speaks to Jackie Ashley. In the wake of his warning shot about possible cuts, could his election as LibDem deputy leader mean trouble for the coalition?
Duration: 09:00
Britain's future in Afghanistan
Conservative MP Adam Holloway, who has seen active service in Iraq and travelled widely in Afghanistan, and Labour MP Gisela Stuart discuss Britain鈥檚 future role in Afghanistan.
Duration: 08:45
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