Politics Weekly: Diane Abbott, Afghanistan and arts funding

July 28, 2010 Comment on this story

Following the publication of tens of thousands of documents relating to the war in Afghanistan we look at whether the revelations will lead to a change in policy.

Diane Abbott calls for a withdrawal of British troops but suggests that a UN military presence is still necessary in the country.

We also take a look at the cuts being outlined in culture. This week saw the announcement of the death of the UK Film Council. But as Polly Toynbee argues, the creative industries bring in revenue and tourism as well as supporting minority pursuits.

And as Diane Abbott takes questions from Tom Clark, Julian Glover and Ros Taylor, she reveals that her competitors in the leadership race would all have a place in her shadow cabinet.

And she tackles the issue that won’t go away: her decision 10 years ago to have her son privately educated.

Politics Weekly returns on August 12. Leave your questions for our next guest: Ed Miliband.