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Public Sector Pension Strikes

posted 02.12.11 at 3:07pm 36 comments

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Have you got a view on the strikes? Send us your comments on our page.

Interview with Jacqui Smith

posted 30.11.11 at 7:25pm 153 comments

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Charlie Bentley conducted a wide-ranging interview with former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, whilst she was visiting the Politics department at Nottingham University.

They touched on issues including: the recent border controls controversey, what it's like to be a female Home Secretary and the rebellion in the Conservative party over the EU referendum.

Listen and leave your comments below...

The Big Picture: Middle East, Staff Strikes & Student Housing - 23/11/2011

posted 24.11.11 at 3:31pm 51 comments

We start off by covering all the events in the Middle East, specifically the unrest in Egypt and Syria, as well as international pressure on Iran.

Our second story of the show covers the decision to strike by some University staff.

Our third and final section of the show covers the decision taken by Nottingham City Council to implement Article 4, which restricts students living in certain areas of the city.

Please comment and remember to tune in next week, Wednesday 6-7pm!

Lilian Greenwood MP Interview

posted 25.02.11 at 6:09pm 104 comments

The Big Picture interviewed the MP for Nottingham South (which covers University Park and Lenton) Lilian Greenwood, and asked her about tuition fees, the economy, Ed Miliband's leadership and how she was adapting to being a Member of Parliament.

The Big Picture is on air every Wednesday from 6-7pm on URN.

Big Picture Interview Lilian Greenwood MP

posted 23.02.11 at 3:24pm 98 comments

Today the Big Picture will be recording an interview with the local MP for Nottingham South Lilian Greenwood.

What would you like us to ask her?