Podcast feedMP Reactions to Brexit
‘There’s always laughter and banter’ in the House of Commons. So that’s what they’re calling it these days…
On the day seven cabinet and junior ministers resigned over Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit withdrawal bill, CCR’s Alix Hattenstone spoke to Vince Cable, David Lammy and other cross-party MPs to get their reactions.
Package by: Alix Hattenstone
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Newscast January 2015
First up is Tom Boyle’s report on volunteering in Camden. He meets with Sheila Norris from the Volunteer Centre Camden then takes a trip to Hampstead Cemetery to meet Green Gym volunteers. Go to a monthly volunteer fair or visit the website.
Next, Marian brings us a story about the Wikipedia page for King’s Cross Central. The question is, how should this area be described and who should be doing the describing? Marian talks to Rebecca Ross, a lecturer at Central St Martin’s and organiser of the event to rewrite King’s Cross Central wikipedia page.
Packages by: Tom Boyle, Marian Larragy
Edited & Presented: Freddy Chick
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Camden Newscast April 2014
Freddy Chick interviews Cantelowes Ward Councillor Angela Mason about her role and what it involves. How local politics can influence local residents lives, the importance of participating in local politics and about the nature of the job itself. Freddy also got the chance to attend Camden People’s Theatre’s annual fringe theatre festival ‘Sprint’, where he interacts with performance artists and brings the show to listeners ears. He talks to artistic director Brian Logan from the organisation, who explains what they do.
Features by:
Freddy Chick
Presented and edited by: Sarah O’Brien
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Camden Newscast, January 2014
Louise Morris returns with her second international news bulletin reporting on Spain’s recent proposal to further change abortion laws and Latin America’s restrictive abortion laws. On Uganda’s homosexuality bill changes, as well as Russian Feminist protest group Pussy Riot’s recent release.
Camden is set to be one of the boroughs that is severely impacted by the HS2 high speed railway proposals, over 200 homes and the iconic Camden Lock bridge are under direct threat of demolition. Freddy Chick talks to Councillor Phil Jones and Martin Sheppard from the Pan-Camden HS2 Alliance about the impact to Camden’s residents and businesses.
WAC Arts celebrated their 35th birthday on the 8th December 2013 Lillie Almond went along to the celebrations and spoke to WAC Arts CEO Celia Greenwood and former students, including Ms Dynamite. Alumni of WAC include actresses Marianne Jean-Baptist, Sophie Okenedo, Musician Courtney Pine and of course Ms Dynamite.
Features Editor & Presenter: Sarah O’Brien
Features by: Louise Morris, Freddy Chick and Lillie Almond
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Camden Newscast 21
Camden council are seeking to license buskers in the borough but The Association of Street Artists and Performers (ASAP!) founder has vowed to fight the restrictions in court. Nikhita Chulani speaks to Jonny about this issue alongside local residents, Councillor Abdul Hai the Cabinet Member of Community Safety for Camden and Conservative Councillor Jonny Bucknell. Cyclist deaths have again hit the news and Freddy Chick discusses what can be done to improve safety with Camden Cyclists’ Jean Dollimore who heads the Camden Cycling Campaign. The first international newscast via Louise Morris focuses on the recent elections in Honduras and the current political climate, especially how this effects the lives of women in Honduras.
Features Editor & Presenter: Sarah O’Brien
Features by: Nikhita Chulani, Freddy Chick and Louise Morris
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