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21/10/2013

Susan Hulme and the BBC parliamentary team report, as the energy secretary tells MPs a deal to build the UK's first nuclear station in a generation willl be good for consumers.

The Energy Secretary insists to MPs that a deal to build a new nuclear reactor will be good for taxpayers and consumers.
Ed Davey said the move was "essential to keep the lights on" and would help lower energy bills. Labour backs the development, but critics claim consumers will end up paying higher bills.
MPs take evidence on how to make railway level crossings safer.
Peers back changes that will make it easier for the Health Secretary to close hospital services.
And MPs debate the future of the BBC.
Susan Hulme and team report on today's events in Parliament.

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30 minutes