24-hour media: Parliament, politics and the public


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Aug 19 2013 10 mins   50
"News is what's new, what's different, what's remarkable." - Nick Robinson, BBC Lord Soley turns the tables on Nick Robinson, the BBC's political correspondent, quizzing him on the impact of 24-hour media on politics, parliamentarians and the public's perception of Parliament. Listen to Nick Robinson's views on the media's influence and hear his points on issues including: - Is 24-hour news good for politics? - Are we excluding the public from political debate? - Does negative news put people off politics? - How do you find out about issues affecting you, and how can politicians and the media ensure people feel engaged with and able to influence Parliament and the political process?