

Question Time
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Topical debate, with political and media figures answering questions from the public.
Hear each week's episode first on the Live News stream - Thursdays, 9pm.
Hear each week's episode first on the Live News stream - Thursdays, 9pm.
Episodes
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Nov 9, 2023 • 60min
Llandudno
Shadow Minister for Creative Industries and Digital, Secretary of State for Wales, Executive Europe Editor, classical singer, and Plaid Cymru Westminster leader discuss controversies surrounding the home secretary's accusations, biases in policing protests, controversy surrounding a government official, breaking the ministerial code, British figure's writing and oil extraction in the North Sea, government response to climate change and energy security, and the implementation of a 20 mph speed limit in Wales.

Nov 2, 2023 • 59min
Chipping Campden
Guests including Camilla Cavendish, Jeremy Quin MP, Mustafa Suleyman, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, and Marie van der Zyl discuss the impact of artificial intelligence, tourism, politics, and technology, risks to safety and security in AI, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, revelations and lack of a functioning Prime Minister, criticism and concerns towards the government's handling of the pandemic, the state of the NHS and the challenges faced, and the importance of getting the basics right in healthcare.

Oct 26, 2023 • 59min
Bradford
Panel discusses Israel's defense and the challenging situation in the Middle East. They emphasize negotiation and criticize Israel's actions. Scrapping cap on bankers' bonuses and post-Brexit economy are also discussed. The need for a general election and regulating workplace relationships are debated.

Oct 19, 2023 • 59min
Lisburn
In this episode, Fiona Bruce hosts a panel discussion on the challenges in the Middle East and the absence of devolved government in Northern Ireland. Topics include the importance of talks in conflict resolution, the urgency for peace in the Middle East, the lack of devolved government and crumbling public services in Northern Ireland, negotiations for restoring Stormont, resolving issues and working together, water pollution in Lochne, and the consequences of mistreating the natural world.

Oct 12, 2023 • 59min
London
Financial Secretary to the Treasury, CEO of ActionAid UK, Shadow Home Secretary, talk show host, and Editor of the Jewish Chronicle discuss the recent attacks in Israel, the crisis in Gaza, and the terrible human cost. They also touch on extremism, peace negotiations, Islamophobic tweets, the Hamas-Israel conflict, Labour's readiness to govern, efforts to address antisemitism, and the financial challenges of university and home ownership in London.

Oct 5, 2023 • 59min
Wolverhampton
Jonathan Ashworth MP, Emma Dabiri, Richard Holden MP, Tony Parsons, and Richard Walker discuss topics including the impact of the Back-In Out High Speed Rail extension announcement, dehumanizing language and immigration, and implications of age-related cigarette sales policy and ban on mobile phones in schools.

Sep 28, 2023 • 59min
Sale
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Sale. On the panel, Wendy Chamberlain MP, Liberal Democrats Work and Pensions spokesperson, Mark Spencer MP, Minister for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, Lisa Nandy MP, Shadow Minister for International Development, Henri Murison, Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, and Tim Montgomerie, writer and founder of ConservativeHome.

Sep 21, 2023 • 59min
Ipswich
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Ipswich. On the panel, Thangam Debbonaire MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, Matthew Syed, writer and broadcaster, and Ella Whelan, journalist and author.