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so American drugs giant Pfizer tries to

convince Parliament it will match AstraZeneca's investment

in the city. They have committed to spend ?3 0

billion on constructing the side. We will spend a similar amount of

money. We will fully utilise the money. We will fully utilisd the

One of our prisons is criticised for high levels of violence.

How the success of the Women's Tour has set a marker for

Cambridge was held up as world leader today

as two international drugs companies argued their commitment to take

Anglo`Swedish drugs company Astra Zeneca is planning a multi`lillion

pound move to Cambridge, but there are concerns that if the American

giant Pfizer takes them over, that move might be called into qtestion.

But today, Pfizer set out to convince a

committee of MPs that the C`mbridge research hub would still go ahead.

Our Political Correspondent Andrew Sinclair watched today's he`ring.

Despite the company's best attempts, there are still some doubters

Yes, that is because AstraZdneca has weight brands for Cambridge. It is

in the process of moving its headquarters to Cambridge, `nd that

headquarters to Cambridge, and that will make it one of the biggest

employers, not just in Cambridge, but in the region. So, when a rival

drugs firm comes along and talks about merging with Astra Zeneca,

drugs firm comes along and talks about merging with Astra Zeneca and

that rival drugs has a record of closing down research sites and

making thousands of soft redundant, you can see why many people are

worried `` staff. When Astra Zeneca announced its

expansion plans for Cambridge, the move was hailed by politici`ns

expansion plans for Cambridge, the move was hailed by politicians as

move was hailed by politici`ns as proof of the growing importance

move was hailed by politicians as proof of the growing import`nce of

the city in the world of research and development, which is why there

is so much political concern over this proposed merger. I was shocked

to hear that you had had no official communications with Pfizer

whatsoever. There was no shortage of angry people at this morning's

hearing. The Northampton MP was particularly scathing, but the

unions were also concerned on behalf of the staff. Any takers wotld mean

not only that they would face was able job losses, but the skhlls that

they have, and the scientific they have, and the scientific

knowledge that they have, could be somewhat dissipated. So to the boss

of Astra Zeneca. The company had invested in Cambridge, he s`id,

invested in Cambridge, he said, because they believed in thd

invested in Cambridge, he s`id, because they believed in the quality

because they believed in thd quality of the science. We want to do

science in the best possible locations in the world. We believe

Cambridge is one of the places, probably the place in Europe that

probably the place in Europd that can compete with Boston or San

Francisco. Mergers, he said, were disruptive. And could delay the

development of new jobs. 70$ of disruptive. And could delay the

development of new jobs. 70% of new development of new jobs. 70% of new

products are now developed in the UK. We have a substantial presence

in Cambridge. The head of Pfizer said he was committed to research

and development in the UK, Cambridge in particular, and the new science

campus currently being built by Astra Zeneca. They have committed to

Astra Zeneca. They have comlitted to spending ?330 billion on

constructing the site. We will spending ?330 billion on

constructing the site. We will spend a similar amount of money, `nd we

a similar amount of money, and we will fully utilised the sitd. We

will not build a site and make will fully utilised the site. We

will not build a site and m`ke it will fully utilised the sitd. We

will not build a site and make it a will not build a site and m`ke it a

world`class facility and not fully utilise it. But he admitted there

would be job losses if the two companies merged, and he could

would be job losses if the two companies merged, and he cotld not

companies merged, and he could not say at the moment where those job

losses would be. All this talk about using the new

Cambridge research Park, which incidentally would cost ?330

million, not William pounds, as Mr Reid said, and this talk about a

substantial commitment to Cambridge is all positive stuff. Pfizdr talked

of Cambridge in glowing terms, is all positive stuff. Pfizer talked

of Cambridge in glowing terls, but of Cambridge in glowing terls, but

there were no hard facts. They could not say how many people it would

employ in Cambridge, nor cotld not say how many people it would

employ in Cambridge, nor could they employ in Cambridge, nor cotld they

say whether its investment in say whether its investment in

Cambridge would be more, less or about the same of Astra Zendca.

about the same of Astra Zeneca. Pfizer says that is because its bid

is in in the early stages and it has not done or its figures, but I sat

next to the MP for Cambridge, not done or its figures, but I sat

next to the MP for Cambridgd, who next to the MP for Cambridge, who

was also watching this hearhng, next to the MP for Cambridgd, who

was also watching this hearing, and was also watching this hearhng, and

he said they seem to know some figures in great detail must so why

could they not know these ilportant could they not know these important

figures? He thinks they know more than they are saying, that is why he

is still not convinced, and neither are a lot of MPs. It is to is

is still not convinced, and neither are a lot of MPs. It is to hs not

are a lot of MPs. It is to is not over yet for Pfizer. They are back

before another committee of MPs tomorrow morning.

The uncertainty over the proposed takeover is, not

surprisingly, unsettling companies in the life sciences sector

Despite Pfizer repeating its commitment to research

and development, some companies are concerned about what a change

At Discover they develop drtgs to fight super bugs. They fear what

Pfizer might do. Pfizer three fight super bugs. They fear what

Pfizer might do. Pfizer three years ago took the strategic decision to

get out of antibacterial research, which is what we do. Astra Zeneca

are in the field, and leading the way in terms of getting new

regulatory rules to get drugs to patients. So, Pfizer being

strategically out is bad for us if they are going to be the new Astra

Zeneca. Drugs overlooked here would take around ten years to reach

Zeneca. Drugs overlooked here would take around ten years to re`ch the

market. That is typical for this industry. It has led some to

question whether Pfizer's fhve`year question whether Pfizer's five`year

commitment to Cambridge is long enough. If Pfizer built their

headquarters here at the pl`nned headquarters here at the planned

biomedical campus in Cambridge, they have pledged to preserve jobs. How

many, they have not said. Both companies say they are committed to

the city, so the question for workers at Cambridge sciencd Park,

Astra Zeneca or Pfizer, does it matter which? Not for me. Their

interest in coming here is ` matter which? Not for me. Their

interest in coming here is a massive interest in coming here is a massive

compliment for the area. We should appreciate that. Soap Pfizer coming

here is fine? Yes, fine for me. It is going to be a tricky decision. It

is going to be short`term g`ins is going to be short`term g`ins

versus long`term gains in my opinion. Best to go with wh`t you

opinion. Best to go with what you know. Astra Zeneca. This le`ding

know. Astra Zeneca. This leading Cambridge scientist agrees. Astra

Zeneca is a fine company. It has had a good history of collaborating with

academics. Astra Zeneca comhng here academics. Astra Zeneca comhng here

is a matter of policy, and they want to come here, but Pfizer ard coming

to come here, but Pfizer are coming as opportunists. For many in the

biomedical world it is not if Pfizer biomedical world it is not hf Pfizer

takeover, but when, and what in the long term will it mean for the

industry here? The Luton`based airline Easyjet

says flying more business passengers has been the key to

better than expected figures. Despite a loss of ?53 million

in the six months to the end of March, the airline says ht

expects a busy summer. Easyjet says the number

of business travellers has increased from 8.4 million a year

in 2010 to 12 million last xear A couple from Northampton have been

told they'll be extradited to Paul and Sandra Dunham are `ccused

of alleged expenses fraud. The couple,

who come from Collingtree, say They lost all their appeals against

extradition, and will be flown out The Chief Constable

of Cambridgeshire says the force will review its actions

after investigating a Twitter user Officers visited the home of a Green

Party member, Michael Abberton, The Chief Constable admits ht

was wrong to send the officers. Mr Abberton says he was

very surprised to see them. It struck me as extremely odd. I

have an inherent trust of the police, said anything a polhce

police, said anything a police officer says to me I take 100% to be

valid and true, and I had nothing but respect for the police, so I was

surprised and befuddled, I suppose. An inspection of Woodhill Prison

in Milton Keynes has uncovered a catalogue of problems, including

very high levels of violencd The Chief Inspector of Prisons

also said prisoners were spdnding An impromptu visit by the Chief

Inspector of prisons in Jantary Inspector of prisons in January

found serious problems at Woodhill Prison in Milton Keynes. The

found serious problems at Woodhill Prison in Milton Keynes. Thd report

found levels of assault, violence were very high. Any prisoners said

they felt victimised and not safe. The number of inmates self`harming

was also at a worrying level. The amount of time the men spent out of

their cells had dropped considerably, and when they were

out, a quarter had nothing to do. The levels of assaults, for example,

are twice what we would expect The levels of assaults, for example,

are twice what we would expdct in a prison Mike Wood Hill. The levels of

self harm our twice what we would expect in a prison like this.

Tragically, since we last inspected, five people have taken

their own lives. These are big challenges. There are significant

concerns and matters that the institute needs to put right.

Long`standing issues like the lack of prisoner employment had not been

addressed since the last inspection two years ago. Respect between

addressed since the last inspection two years ago. Respect betwden staff

and detainees was not as good as it once was. Woodhill Prison is a

complex operation, not only does it take in some of the country's most

dangerous criminals, it also holds those on remand, newly sentdnced and

those on remand, newly sentenced and short`term prisoners. Last `utumn, a

short`term prisoners. Last autumn, a new management team and a ndw

governor were brought in. The prison reform trust says this, combined

with staffing cuts and budgdt reform trust says this, combined

with staffing cuts and budget cuts, with staffing cuts and budgdt cuts,

is bound to create a less stable environment. What is not clear

is bound to create a less stable environment. What is not cldar is

environment. What is not clear is that it is making enough effort on

resettlement, and most people would want people to leave prison much

less likely to offend them when they go in. If you have got an

environment like this with finance, self harm, not much in the way of

purposeful activity, then it is difficult to get that achieved. The

prison inspectors say they are prison inspectors say they `re

disappointed about expect to see improvement by their next visit.

In football, Peterborough United are just one game away

They travel to Leyton Orient tonight for the second leg of their

League One play`off semi`final after drawing 1`1 on Saturday.

Posh boast a perfect post`season record, having won all thred of

We can no `` we know it can go all the way. We are very calm, we are

confident that we can get the job done.

A ?21 million upgrade to Anglian Water's water recycling centre

The company says the investlent will future`proof the site on Cowley Road

Still to come: The crowds c`me out for the women's cycling tour, what

does that mean for the Tour de France?

And, what would walk through a Tamil like this? We will tell you more

later in the programme. Last week's women's tour confirmed

that if there is a big race in this reason, the crowds will turn out in

force. I am sure you know by now, the most

famous cycle race in the world will be coming to Britain for three days

in July. It will spend two days in Yorkshire before coming south to

Cambridge on July seven. The riders Cambridge on July seven. The riders

will go from there to saffron Walden, then south towards

Braintree, before heading off on the road to Chelmsford. After that it is

due west towards the M11, and finally into central London.

The climax of the women's tour in Suffolk. These elite athletds

The climax of the women's tour in Suffolk. These elite athletes have

pedalled across the East. A brilliant showcase for the county.

It demonstrates elite athletes and sends positive messages abott health

and well`being. We hope that there will be serious interest in

investing in the county on the basis of people seeing that this hs

investing in the county on the basis of people seeing that this is a

great place to do business. The success of the women's tour has

really whetted the appetite for the big one, the Tour de France.

Particularly in places on the route like here in Essex. No one hs

looking forward to it more than the veterans of the over 40s cycling

club, gathering by the duck pond here for an 80 mile ride. You don't

see it for very long, presumably. We see it for very long, presulably. We

have got a plan. We are going to camp out at Waltham because they

have two slow down for a right turn. I have seen many times in France

over the years. Being so local now, we hopefully won't miss it. We have

been over to France to see ht, we hopefully won't miss it. We have

been over to France to see it, it we hopefully won't miss it. We have

been over to France to see ht, it is been over to France to see ht, it is

fantastic. A whole convoy comes through before ferrying Swedes

around. It is fabulous rash macro throwing sweets around. The torch

relay for the Olympics, we had over 350,000 people. I would expdct

relay for the Olympics, we had over 350,000 people. I would expect at

least half a million people here to cheer on the riders. We must not

forget that tourism and hospitality is an industry. It contributes to

the Essex economy. It gener`tes is an industry. It contributes to

the Essex economy. It generates ?3 the Essex economy. It gener`tes ?3

billion a year and employs many people. It is very important, these

events must generate this interest. Meanwhile, thousands are

volunteering to makers, helping out as the tour passes through. Among

them is Linda from Essex. I am really looking forward to it.

Obviously, it is the biggest and best cycle race in the world. In a

few weeks, the stars of the Tour will be here.

Jonathan Park covered the women s Jonathan Park covered the women's

tour for us last week. He whll Jonathan Park covered the women s

tour for us last week. He whll lead our Tour de France coverage as well.

How many people can we expect in Cambridge on the day? Two ydars ago,

Cambridge on the day? Two years ago, the Olympic torch relay attracted

120,000 people here in Cambridge. Organisers are expecting a few more

this time. I am at Kings College in the centre of Cambridge, where

this time. I am at Kings College in the centre of Cambridge, whdre the

riders will come past in stage riders will come past in st`ge

three. Why is this such a big riders will come past in stage

three. Why is this such a bhg deal? The Tour de France is an

international sporting event. Cycling in the UK is box office, and

Cycling in the UK is box office and the Tour de France is free. I

covered the women's tour last week across the region, and nobody quite

knew how big a deal that wotld be. knew how big a deal that would be.

But the organisers, local councils, the riders and teams were blown away

by the amount of people out and about on the routes. One race

director told me the UK now leads the way in women's cycle racing So,

the way in women's cycle racing. So, the big day is coming. The one thing

that we know from the Olymphcs is that we know from the Olymphcs is

that nobody quite knows how to organise their day until thd last

minute. We know that there will be school closures, lots of road

school closures, lots of ro`d closures as well, but this is

school closures, lots of road closures as well, but this hs a

school closures, lots of ro`d closures as well, but this is a big

closures as well, but this hs a big international sporting event. If you

are a sports fan or a cycle fan those inevitable delays and

disruptions will be well worth it. Just over a week from now, the polls

will open in the European elections, and although it is

elections, and although it hs definitely not a direct vote

elections, and although it is definitely not a direct votd on

whether we should be in the EU, for lots of people in or out appears to

be the big issue. So much so that in Northamptonshire, two of thd

Northamptonshire, two of the county's MPs are planning to own

referendum asking that very question. Our reporter went to

gather opinion. First, we borrowed a table. We

struggled a bit, but eventually, we set up stall in a busy part of town.

We then invited the good people of Wellingborough to take part in our

ping`pong poll. No science, nothing official, just purely for fun. Our

straw poll, of course, is jtst official, just purely for ftn. Our

straw poll, of course, is just a straw poll, of course, is jtst a

random selection of views, but the town's MP is planning a mord

random selection of views, but the town's MP is planning a more formal

approach to the question. Along with the MP for Kettering, he is holding

a referendum of 250,000 voters. It will be the biggest referendum on

the EU since Wilson in 1975. 250,000 people will have a simple s`y

the EU since Wilson in 1975. 25 ,000 people will have a simple say on

people will have a simple s`y on whether they want to be in or out of

the EU. On this market Street, whether they want to be in or out of

the EU. On this market Stredt, our the EU. On this market Stredt, our

poll was attracting some interest. Do you want to take part in our EU

straw poll, in or out? No? But perhaps we needed a jar for apathy.

Can I interest you in my European poll? No thank you. Nothing patience

and a bit of flattery couldn't solve. Do I get a prize? No, but you

get to appear on the BBC, is that good enough? I don't know, what do I

look like? You look great. The Conservatives have promhsed

look like? You look great. The Conservatives have promised a

referendum if they win the next general election. In Wellingborough,

our straw poll was certainly our straw poll was certainlx

sparking debate. What will you go for? There are some

bad point about being in Europe but bad point about being in Europe but

if we could get those sorted, and I think we can, then I think we should

stay in. I will opt out. We can do very well without it. This hs

stay in. I will opt out. We can do very well without it. This is purely

very well without it. This hs purely a straw poll. We want to just

concentrate on our own country. We have to do what they say, and we

don't agree with that. Realistically don't agree with that. Realhstically

we should stay because of the financial issues. Opinion appeared

evenly split in our random survey, but with the local MPs referendum

starting the day after the Euro elections, there is still plenty of

debate to come. The experts believe the number of

hedgehogs in this country is falling dramatically. Some think it could be

more than 30% over last ten years. A survey has been lodged to try to

establish how many are left in the wild. But how do you keep an eye on

these elusive creatures? The countryside is changing in so

many ways. Birds, bees and butterflies struggling, less

habitat, so less chance of survival. The humble hedgehog is also on the

decline, dramatically. The work here at this rescue centre is vital. Last

year they took in more than 50 injured or abandoned hedgehogs. The

majority are nursed back to health and then released. It is nice to see

them go back to what they should be. We released for two weeks ago in

this beautiful estate. They trundled off quite happily. They get where

they need to go. A baby hedgehog is the only mammal with spines. They

forage for food up to a mile away at night. They live up to five years. A

hedgehog is a gardener's friend. There is minimal information about

hedgehog numbers in Suffolk, which is why this new survey is vital. We

are trying to establish where the hedgehogs are in Suffolk. Are there

any hotspots? Are there any areas where they are not seen? Ard

any hotspots? Are there any areas where they are not seen? Are there

particular locations where `n where they are not seen? Ard there

particular locations where an number of years ago people saw thel

particular locations where `n number of years ago people saw them all

particular locations where an number of years ago people saw thel all the

of years ago people saw them all the time, and now they are not? We are

trying to build a better picture of the population of hedgehogs across

Suffolk. How attached to them the population of hedgehogs across

Suffolk. How attached to thdm `` do Suffolk. How attached to thdm `` do

you get? Very. It is hard not to. Once they get the facts, they

you get? Very. It is hard not to. Once they get the facts, thdy hope

to draw up a targeted conservation plan to help the hedgehog thrive and

survive. They are very cute, if a bit

prickly. We have had very changeable weather

today. Take a look at this photograph. This shows a funnel

cloud that was spotted at about 3pm. Thank you for sending hn those

photographs. It just shows the instability in the atmosphere to

this afternoon. Things will continue to settle down this week with

high`pressure starting to btild to settle down this week with

high`pressure starting to build in from the south`west. It will be

right over the British Isles by the end of the week, so it does look

like a dry forecast for the end of the week with much more settled

sunny weather. There will also be some colder nights, starting tonight

under disguise. Dash`macro clear skies. There have been some very

heavy showers. They are heading towards the south`east. For places

like Norfolk and Suffolk, it will be a fine end to the day, but dlsewhere

a fine end to the day, but elsewhere you might get a heavy downpour for

the day is out. The showers will fade away overnight. There will be

some clear spells around, and possibly the odd folk patch, and we

will record some cold temperatures. In rural spots, we could get down to

6 degrees. If you are in a frost prone spot, you could even have a

touch of ground frost. A chilly, find `` fine start to Wednesday For

many of us, it will be a dry day many of us, it will be a drx day

with a light northerly winds. Isolated showers in the aftdrnoon,

Isolated showers in the afternoon, but it will be dry for many of us.

High`pressure firmly anchordd but it will be dry for many of us.

High`pressure firmly anchordd across the UK, promising finds, warm

conditions. They could be more cloud around at times, particularly for

Thursday, and we will see some sunshine through Thursday. On

Friday, temperatures will climb to around 20 degrees. The weekend

Friday, temperatures will climb to around 20 degrees. The weekdnd is

around 20 degrees. The weekend is looking largely dry, things could

start to turn a little unstable, looking largely dry, things could

start to turn a little unst`ble so we might see some heavy downpours by

the end of the day on Saturday. Quite chilly overnight.

Congratulations to our colleagues at BBC radio Norfolk and BBC counties

radio who both won awards last night. It was for their covdrage of

night. It was for their coverage of last December's tidal surge. Iain

Lee got gold for best breakfast show in the 10 million listeners and

under category. Well done to everyone.

He has had a good year. So, you will have your shorts out this week?

Yes! Have a good evening. Goodbye. Can I make something clear to you?

UKIP is not against immigration. We welcome immigration -

we want immigration.