17/10/2013
Rachel Byrne and the 大象传媒 parliamentary team report, as MPs react angrily to a hike in energy prices by British Gas. And concerns are voiced about the Al-Madinah free school.
MPs react with anger to the news that British Gas is to increase its energy prices.
The Energy Secretary says he is disappointed and urges customers to switch to other suppliers.
The new Shadow Education Secretary, Tristram Hunt, says a critical report on the Al-Madinah free school is a "devastating blow" to the Government's policy.
But the Education Minister, David Laws, insists that swift action is being taken.
MPs criticise the Government over cuts to the army and problems in recruiting reservists.
And there is condemnation in the House of Lords of groups opposed to trials of genetically modified "Golden Rice".
Rachel Byrne and team report on today's events in Parliament.
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