Can parliament work by Zoom?

And are universities in crisis?


As working from home becomes the new norm, Natascha Engel (former Labour MP for North East Derbyshire and Deputy Speaker for the House of Commons) discusses with Graham Stewart about the shift to an online parliament with remote participation, and why we should be wary about making this a permanent change. Also, Professor Jeremy Black considers whether universities are now in crisis and what they can do to get out of their predicament.

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