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Disabled Labour MP can't support benefits cuts
Manage episode 482733769 series 1301617
Labour MP for Nottingham East, Nadia Whittome, cannot support the announced benefits changes and speaks to Emma Tracey about the experiences she has had as a disabled person herself. BBC's political correspondent Helen Catt walks us through whether government will face a significant challenge getting their legislation through parliament this summer, with other insights.
Then, celebrated music from American musician Gaelynn Lea who's currently touring the UK with folk music, protest songs. The discussion includes her bespoke way of playing violin like a cello due to not being able to put it on her shoulder.
Sound recording and mixing by Dave O'Neill, producers Beth Rose and Alex Collins, the editor was Damon Rose. Spread the word loyal followers.
599 episodes
Manage episode 482733769 series 1301617
Labour MP for Nottingham East, Nadia Whittome, cannot support the announced benefits changes and speaks to Emma Tracey about the experiences she has had as a disabled person herself. BBC's political correspondent Helen Catt walks us through whether government will face a significant challenge getting their legislation through parliament this summer, with other insights.
Then, celebrated music from American musician Gaelynn Lea who's currently touring the UK with folk music, protest songs. The discussion includes her bespoke way of playing violin like a cello due to not being able to put it on her shoulder.
Sound recording and mixing by Dave O'Neill, producers Beth Rose and Alex Collins, the editor was Damon Rose. Spread the word loyal followers.
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