James Frith MP, Isabel Hardman, Nigel Huddleston MP, Zoe Williams
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James Frith MP, Isabel Hardman, Nigel Huddleston MP, Zoe Williams

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 22, 202652 min

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Medway Centre, Bakewell.

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explore the landscape of ecological, historic and cultural significance.

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. And welcome to Bakewell in Derbyshire, the biggest town in the Peak District National Park, which celebrated its 75th anniversary this year. Bakewell sits on the banks of the River Wye, and it's a hotspot for visitors wanting to

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explore the landscape of ecological, historic and cultural significance. And maybe grab a famous Bakewell pudding or tart. We are at the Medway Centre in the heart of town. It was built by local people who learnt new skills to bring this community hub into being.

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It is still run by volunteers and it provides facilities to more than 100 local groups. Here with me is James Frith, the Labour MP for Barry North and the Minister for Health and Innovation. He was first elected in 2024 but previously served a stint in Parliament before that,

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