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What inspired you to join the Lib Dem Party?

Over 15,000 new members have joined the Liberal Democrat party following the Brexit vote in June. The Richmond Park by-election, triggered by Zac Goldsmith's resignation over Heathrow's expansion, is a major London battleground constituency. The by-election is on 1 December. New members have joined forces with members from all over the country to support candidate Sarah Olney to regain this crucial seat from the now independent Zac Goldsmith.

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Practical music teaching in England, delivered by a network of music hubs, is protected for another four years. The hubs, set up in 2012, allow children to play instruments, sing in choirs or play in bands but continued funding has been uncertain. Music teachers are nervous. Education correspondent Yee-Liu Williams finds out why.

Youth Music

Is the UK law on FGM failing women and girls in Britain? But the British government says they are safeguarding the girls against violation. 

Yee-Liu Williams investigates why the British Somali community is speaking out on FGM.  Are Muslim women and girls' rights being breached as the government's early intervention policy is rolled out in its campaign to end FGM?

Yee Liu Williams