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24/11/2011

Alicia McCarthy and the 大象传媒's parliamentary team report as MPs clash over next week's planned strike by public sector workers.

MPs clash over next week's planned strike by public sector workers as Ministers warn of the cost of the dispute.
Peers debate the Government's plans to make it easier to hire and fire workers amid concerns that opportunities for younger people may come at the expense of older workers.
Lord Sugar offers advice on how to cut the cost of goods and services bought by the Government - he says he could knock 拢38bn off the bill.
And the Leader of the Commons, Sir George Young, reveals his past as "a pin-striped bovver boy".
Alicia McCarthy and team report on today's events in Parliament.

30 minutes

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Thu 24 Nov 2011 23:30

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  • Thu 24 Nov 2011 23:30

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