10/10/2009

Politicians are always asking how new technology can help them campaign. Have they found the perfect tool with social media? Or is it actually the best way for journalists and the public to hold politicians to account? In our final special debate from the UK political party conferences, Politics UK brings together journalists, politicians and social media experts to grapple with that issue and answer audience questions.

Peter Horrocks is Director of the BBC World Service; Jeremy Hunt is the MP for South West Surrey and the Shadow Culture Secretary; Douglas Murray is Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion; Benoit Thieulin is a social media expert.