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Radio 4,11 Jun 2012,45 mins

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After the bailout of Spanish banks, the Eurozone looks set for greater integration. Where does this leave the UK's role in the EU? Why fighters are abandoning the Islamist al-Shabab militia in Somalia. And can 5 year olds learn to spell words like Europe, villain and wizard? The education secretary thinks so. A former Children's Laureate tells us why it's a bad idea. With Ritula Shah.

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