Shortlist Debate 2009

The 2009 shortlists were announced at a debate entitled 'Are political parties bankrupt? The economic emergency and the next election', held at Reuters on 25th March 2009. The panellists were Nick Cohen (shortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2008 for What's Left?, author of new book Waiting for the Etonians), David Davis MP (Conservative, Haltemprice and Howden), Frank Field MP (Labour, Birkenhead) and Douglas Murray (author and commentator). Sean Maguire, Reuters' Editor of Political and General News, was chairing.

Part 1

 

Director of the Prize, Jean Seaton, announces this year's Book Prize shortlist.

Part 2

 

Director of the Prize, Jean Seaton, announces this year's Journalism Prize shortlist.

Part 3

 

Director of the Prize, Jean Seaton, announces this year's Special Prize for Blogs shortlist.

Part 4

 

Sean Maguire introduces the panel.

Part 5

 

Nick Cohen criticises the judges' choices.

Part 6

 

Douglas Murray gives his thoughts on the question.

Part 7

 

Frank Field MP gives his contribution.

Part 8

 

David Davis MP gives his take.

Part 9

 

The panel starts a discussion on the points raised.