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The Costs of Crumbly Concrete and THAT Piers Morgan Answer

Sep 3, 2023
BBC political chief correspondent Laura Kuenssberg discusses her interview with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt regarding the crumbly concrete crisis and the government's response. The podcast also covers her exchange with Piers Morgan, where he denies involvement in phone hacking and calls Prince Harry a "shameless hypocrite".
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Quick takeaways

  • The use of crumbly concrete in buildings across England has become a major political issue, with criticism aimed at the government's handling of the situation.
  • The conversation with Piers Morgan on Newscast highlighted the ongoing concerns over press ethics, privacy, and housing affordability.

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Concerns over crumbling concrete in schools and other buildings

There is growing concern over the use of crumbly concrete in schools, hospitals, courts, and military buildings across England. The issue arose during a discussion on Newscast, where it was highlighted that many buildings, including schools, might be affected by this problem. The extent of the issue is still unknown, with suggestions of potentially 7000 affected schools. The government's handling of the situation has been criticized, and this has become a significant political issue as well.

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