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Why is the West blowing hot and cold in East Ukraine?

Why is the West blowing hot and cold in East Ukraine?

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits


Why is the West blowing hot and cold in East Ukraine?

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 22, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

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Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Matt Ridley and Anne Ashworth. David AaronovitchSometimes it is hard to grasp the meaning of an event. In the wake of the shooting down of the Malaysian airliner - almost certainly by pro-Russian separatists, it turns out that Vladimir Putin has been, in effect, waging war on his neighbour. The US claims that over 100 armoured vehicles have been given by Russia to the rebels in recent weeks begs the question of why we have done so little about it. Anne AshworthAin’t nothing going on but the rent, so long as millions of twentysomethings are concerned. However, politicians do not seem to be aware of the explosive growth in the private rented sector - now bigger than social housing - and the need for imaginative policy in this area which would provide more affordable homes to let. No wonder younger voters are so disaffected. Matt RidleyWe’ve spent years encouraging faith schools, and when a group of Birmingham schools come along and show us what real... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jul 22, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode

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Politics without the boring bits: Matt Chorley presents the best interviews, analysis and panel discussions from his Times Radio show. Listen to Times Radio live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.