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All the news from Westminster ,where the government defends its threat to break up the UK's big banks if they fail to reform. With Susan Hulme.

Susan Hulme reports on proceedings at Westminster where the Government defends its plans for the UK's big banks.
Labour condemns as "half-hearted" the Chancellor's threat to break up banks if they fail to reform.
But the Treasury Minister, Greg Clarke, says the coalition's proposals will "reset" the banking system.
MPs hear about efforts to get aid to Syrian refugees.
The Communities Secretary rejects calls for ministers to rethink the so-called "bedroom tax".
And the House of Lords hears a warning that security firms guarding ships against pirates could be breaking international law.

28 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Feb 2013 08:31

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  • Tue 5 Feb 2013 08:31

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