Protests in Bristol against the controversial police, crime, sentencing and courts bill erupted into violence over the weekend. In this episode, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss what impact this might have on the progress of the bill through parliament.
Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the selection of Dr. Paul Williams as the Labour candidate for the Hartlepool by-election.
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