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62- Birthday rebellion - with Professor Philip Cowley


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As Labour marks a year in office, there aren't many birthday celebrations in a week that saw a damaging rebellion over welfare cuts and speculation about the future of the Chancellor.
Nigel and Sarah look back over the last year and consider the fragmented nature of opposition to the government. Plus we talk to the guru of parliamentary rebellions, Professor Philip Cowley of Queen Mary, University of London about the significance of this rebellion and what it means for the government.
Presented by Nigel Fletcher and Sarah Southern
Produced by the Centre for Opposition Studies
Theme Music by Tom Hector
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