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Election View

The American writer PJ O'Rourke gives his view of the UK election. "In the once solidly red-rosette glens and braes and lochs and heather the Scottish National Party snatched the sporran, ripped the kilt off and walked away in the ghillie brogues of Labour"

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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Sun 10 May 201508:48
BBC Radio 4

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A Point of View: A baffled American's take on the UK election

A Point of View: A baffled American's take on the UK election

There will be lots of serious and considered political analysis in the aftermath of the 2015 general election. Here PJ O'Rourke offers something else.

Read PJ O'Rourke's article on the BBC News website

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PresenterP.J O'Rourke
ProducerSheila Cook

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  • Fri 8 May 201520:50
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 10 May 201508:48
    BBC Radio 4

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