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The Budget 2010
16 March 2010
[tx: Wednesday 24 March from 11.00]

Sky News presents special Budget programme

On Wednesday 24 March, Chancellor Alistair Darling will deliver his final Budget before the General Election.

Sky News Presenter Dermot Murnaghan will present a special six-hour programme on Wednesday 24 March from 1100 to 1700, featuring expert opinion and analysis on the unfolding events. The coverage will also include Prime Minister’s Questions and the Budget statement. Sky News Political Editor Adam Boulton will report live from Westminster, while Jeff Randall will be interviewing guests at Sky News’ city studio.

Kay Burley will present live from the Calder Valley in Yorkshire where she will be talking to voters, local businesses and candidates for the next election. Kay will assess how the Chancellor’s proposals are being received in this crucial constituency.

Guests on the day will include Liberal Democrat MP, Danny Alexander, Conservative MP, Theresa May, Lloyd’s Chairman, Lord Levene, Labour MP, Liam Byrne, TUC General Secretary, Brendan Barber and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Lamont.

Sky News’ coverage concludes in the evening with a special extended edition of Jeff Randall Live from 1900-2000.


For further information please contact:
Stella Tooth - Head of Publicity, Sky News
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7800 4289 - 07802 754877
Email: stella.tooth@bskyb.com
Charlotte Reed - Publicist, Sky News
Tel: 020 7705 3417 - 07920 027829
Email: charlotte.reed@bskyb.com
Tom McDowell - Senior Programme Information Editor
Tel: 02079415817
Email: Thomas.mcdowell@bskyb.com

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