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France in flames

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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<p>As France rues a weekend of peaceful protests that turned ugly, we talk to an economist in Paris about the cost of living concerns that have driven people out on to the streets. And we'll be asking if a contract for the UK's space defence programme is in the best interests of the industry. Also, the Manchester tech firm which is bringing football pundits ... Show More
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