Straight Talk with Andrew Neil

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Andrew Neil talks to John Hutton MP, former defence secretary, about his early political influences and his views on the conflict in Afghanistan and the controversy over the supply of equipment to British troops.

They also discuss his role in introducing welfare reform, defence spending, the future of the Trident nuclear deterrent and the Labour government's prospects.

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Straight Talk is a weekly political talk show in which Andrew Neil explores the motivations, ideas and policies of leading figures from political and public life.

These 25-minute, one-to-one interviews enable Andrew and his guest to discuss issues fully and go beyond the sound-bite.

'Straight Talk with Andrew Neil' is broadcast on the BBC News channel on Saturdays and Sundays at 2230, and is repeated on BBC Parliament at 2325 on Saturdays.

It is also accessible on BBC iPlayer.