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12/12/2010

Danny Alexander talks tuition fees, and the future of the coalition. And the 5 live Forum asks: Do we need impartiality in broadcast news. Email silverton@bbc.co.uk.

Danny Alexander, the chief secretary to the Treasury, joins Kate to discuss tuition fees and the future of the coalition government at Westminster. He also talks about the pupil premium, his objections to a longer-term electoral pact with the Conservatives, and Ed Balls being obstructive in the coalition talks.

Journalist Miranda Green, Conservative blogger Harry Cole and Gavin Hayes, general secretary of centre-left pressure group Compass join Kate to discuss two big issues in the 5 live forum: Do we need impartial broadcast news? And what's the point in the European Union?

Plus, a look ahead to the pitfalls facing the next round of the Middle East peace process, and Swedish police spokesman Ulf Goransson has the latest on the explosions in Stockholm.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sun 12 Dec 2010 09:30

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  • Sun 12 Dec 2010 09:30