BBC Peterborough May 10th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Monday 10th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast from 07:00 to 09:00 on Monday 10th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.

Topics:
A new LibDem councillor is exultant having beaten two warring Conservatives.
A primary headteacher confirms that SATs test are worthless as the national boycott proceeds apace.
A re-elected Conservative MP brands Opportunity Peterborough a failure.
A grouping called Unlock Democracy demonstrate for voting reform.
A spokesperson for the local Chamber of Commerce demands a Conservative government.
An investment manager takes time out to speculate on political outcomes.
Local amateur footballers recover from a marathon 40 hour game at Hinchinbrooke School for charity.
Hampton College students return from a European trip to study the environment.

Interviewees:
Chris Moncrieff Political Commentator.
Asif Shaheed New Peterborough City Councillor.
Peter Facey Unlock Democracy.
Ian Erskine Headteacher Fulbridge Primary School.
John Bridge Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.
Stewart Jackson MP.
Justin Urquart Stewart Seven Investment Management.
Richard Phil Football 50 Charity Marathon Game Organiser.

Team:
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine

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Interview with Adam Barker March 15th 2010

Interview with Adam Barker selected Conservative candidate for the Walton ward replacing ousted candidate Charles Day. 07:20am 15th March 2010 on the Peterborough Breakfast Show.

Interview with Adam Barker selected Conservative candidate for the Walton ward, replacing ousted candidate Charles Day.  Broadcast at 07:20am on the 15th March 2010 in the Peterborough Breakfast Show.

PS: Last week on the show we revealed that Charles Day had been deselected as the Tory councillor in Walton. And next we are going to speak to a man who’s hoping to take his place.
(Sport Relief Promo)
PS: So as I mentioned, Charles Day deselected as the Tory councillor in Walton last week. We mentioned on the show that he will be replaced as Conservative candidate at the next election by Adam Barker. Charles Day not very happy about being deselected. This is what he had to say about it.
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BBC Peterborough March 15th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Monday 15th March 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Monday 15th March 2010

Topics:
Following a controversial deselection, the replacement Conservative candidate for Walton ward sets out his stall.
The Lady Stern review of the handling of rape cases recommends improvements.
Peterborough United win away after a 29 week drought.
100th anniversary of the founding of Rolls Royce.
Exorbitant parking charges noted at Peterborough Railway Station.
Following closure dereliction and fire, council plans to sell off Lady Lodge Arts Centre to a private care home.
Local newspaper uses Cathedral image to advertise Mexican restaurant.

Interviewees:
Adam Barker prospective Conservative ward councillor for Walton.
Lisa Longstaff Women against Rape.
Graham Simmons Aviation Historian.
Guy Dangerfield Passenger Focus.
Kate Elmy NHS Peterborough.
DCI Melanie Dales Cambridgeshire Police.
Peter Lloyd Chairman Posh Supporters’ Trust.
Andrew Edwards Head of Strategic Property Peterborough City Council.
Toby Earl TV Easy Magazine.

Companies mentioned: Peterborough Evening Telegraph. Rolls Royce.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: John Symes
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Interview with Charles Day March 11th 2010

Charles Day Conservative councillor for Walton Peterborough explains how he was deselected without reason and speculates on the cause.

Paul Stainton interviews  Charles Day Conservative councillor for Walton, who has been deselected for the seat without being told why.
Thursday 11th March 2011, on the Peterborough Breakfast Show.

PB: Now a councillor for Walton has been left mystified after being deselected by the Peterborough Tory Party. Cllr Charles Day will be replaced by Adam Barker as the Conservative’s candidate for the next election. Charles Day is with us this morning. Morning Charles.
CD: Good morning.
PB: Not quite a perfect day. What’s going on?
CD: I have absolutely no idea.
PB: Who have you upset?
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