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10/10/2011

Sean Curran follows the day's drama at Westminster, as the Defence Secretary Liam Fox has to defend himself from allegations of allowing a friend too much access.

MPs return from their conference break, and Liam Fox has to fight for his survival as Defence Secretary in the latest scandal to hit Westminster. Labour MPs harangue the Minister with questions over his friendship with Adam Werritty. Sean Curran reports on a stormy two hoyrs for Liam fox in the Commons. Also on the programme.
* Simon Jones covers the statement on the Eurozone crisis by the chancellor George Osborne.
* Peter Mulligan reports on the Education Secretary's announcement of a new wave of schools with links to business and universities.
* Kristiina Cooper reports on what Lords had to say about the future of tourism in Britain.

30 minutes

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Mon 10 Oct 2011 23:30

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  • Mon 10 Oct 2011 23:30

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