EPISODE · Jun 11, 2014 · 23 MIN
British Foreign Secretary, 2001 – 2006 - Jack Straw
from The Interview · host BBC World Service
The UK Independence Party topped the UK polls in the recent European elections putting pressure on the Conservative and Labour Parties to reconsider their position on immigration and the UK’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2015 general election. Hardtalk speaks to veteran Labour MP, Jack Straw, who held successive senior positions in government between 1997 and 2010. Is the Labour Party under Ed Miliband in tune with voters and capable of winning next year’s general election?(Photo: Veteran Labour MP Jack Straw)
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The UK Independence Party topped the UK polls in the recent European elections putting pressure on the Conservative and Labour Parties to reconsider their position on immigration and the UK’s relationship with the EU ahead of the 2015 general election. Hardtalk speaks to veteran Labour MP, Jack Straw, who held successive senior positions in government between 1997 and 2010. Is the Labour Party under Ed Miliband in tune with voters and capable of winning next year’s general election?(Photo: Veteran Labour MP Jack Straw)
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British Foreign Secretary, 2001 – 2006 - Jack Straw
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