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Red Tape
Tom Shakespeare argues that we get rid of red tape at our peril. What is vital, he says, is to regulate the right things in the right way.
Tom Shakespeare argues that red tape should be regarded as a force for good.
From Charles Dickens' famous mention of red tape until today, making fun of red tape has been virtually a national pastime.
But Tom cautions that as Britain prepares to set aside rules and regulations surrounding COVID, we shouldn't act too hastily.
Producer: Adele Armstrong
Last on
Sun 11 Jul 202108:48
BBC Radio 4
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- Fri 9 Jul 202120:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 11 Jul 202108:48BBC Radio 4
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