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As reported by BBC News: as of November 23rd at 12:10pm, it was reported that candidate Cities participating in the European City of Culture: have since been withdrawn and are appealing the decision to the EU on behalf of the DCMS (Department for Digital, Media and Sport). So we might (if not fully) retool our idea. Still in relation to politics/current affairs of course!

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As of the 1st of December: we have interviewed Dinah Clark, the programme manager for the Leeds Bid

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Books used -
Kevin Grady and Steven Burt (2002). The Illustrated History of Leeds . Leeds: Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd. 34-38
Yorkshire Evening Post (17 Oct 2009). Leeds in the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies. leeds: Breedon Publishing. 28 -57.
Guy Farrar, Tim Smith, Max Farrar (15 Sept. 2017). Celebrate! 50 Years of Leeds West Indian Carnival. leeds: Northern Arts Publications. 1-188.
John says the reason he used these books, were in relation to our show and its segments " I was basically using the bits on brexit and Leeds to further our points on the Leeds bid part and the brexit questions".
Websites used -
the leeds bid 2023. (2015). Press Statement: European Commission.Available: http://leeds2023.co.uk/press_release/press-statement-european-commission/. Last accessed 08/12/2017.
ROSIE COLLIER. (2016). What will Brexit mean for arts and culture in the UK?. Available: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/brexit/2016/07/what-will-brexit-mean-arts-and-culture-uk. Last accessed 08/12/2017.
The Government. (2015). The impact of Brexit on the creative industries, tourism and the digital single market inquiry. Available: https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/culture-media-and-sport-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/impact-of-brexit-16-17/. Last accessed 08/12/2017.

The European Comission (TF50). (8th December 2017). joint report from the negotiators of the European Union and the United Kingdom Government on progress during phase 1 of negotiations under Article 50 TEU on the United Kingdom's orderly withdrawal from. Available: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta-political/files/joint_report.pdf. Last accessed 8th December 2017.

We're  using the first link in our show; to inform the audience, that we had intended to cover this subject but instead, are now covering the subject of Brexit .
As for the third link, we are using it to talk about post brexit activity. this is because it highlights a  digital single  market- in relation to the safety of the internet in  EU countries. As we are no longer going to be in the Eu, that's why it was debated. said research also includes how it'll affect creative industries among other things; since that was a priorty of EU funded projects.
The fourth and final link is most integral to the Brexit segment, as it covers many issues; including twhat we're doing with the show itself (EU Citizens rights and the irish border).

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we have reworked our idea in response to the capital of culture bid cancellation and we will now be looking at how brexit is going to effect the culture scene that the UK has to offer with the capital of cuture bid being one segment of our show

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The ttle/jingle bed of our news programme

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A Few ideas to come of our reworked idea 

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A Few ideas to come of our reworked idea 

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Now that we have the reworked idea; this is really a blessing in disguise. As of the 8th of December, two major developments have happened in relation to Brexit: A deal has been reached on the Irish Bored, UK & EU Citizens' Rights and the total amount that will be payed at the end of the Brexit deadline: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42277040.

Moreover, as a result of Brexit there have discussions on the devolution of Yorkshire as a county:
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2017-12-07/last-orders-brexit-and-devolution-on-the-menu/

As a result of these two issues, we could do sections on discussions of Brexit on Yorkshire, or if more specific, Leeds. We could talk to MP's that are in talks about devolution and take that as an angle, as well as the effect of Brexit on Leeds/Yorkshire in regard to: agriculture, transport, business and trade among other things.

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this is the risk assessment we conducted

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I am trying to contact various MP's on the subject matters we have outlined (including impartially for both leave & remain) as well as on the topic for Yorkshire Devolution.
I have e-mailed Philip Davies (Conservative-Shipley) who is pro Brexit and Richard Burgeon who was pro-remain: but unfortunately- he declined to comment. But i also emailed John Grogan (MP for Keighley) who attended and spoke for the Devolution of Yorkshire.
Both have yet to reply, but below are the emails I sent:

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This the link for the first set of interview questions for Dinah clarke
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1A_h4L7ht_078zVlLzCPJ80PMd_40MggUp2Fz17XirKc
This is the link for the second set of questions but these were used in a google forms online questionaire
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Y2i7-hIN25A7ILpd_w_PknBZ_FpwIlx4Uyu6Re51YoE

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We also plan to interview other MP's in relation to the Yorkshire Devolution deal these include:
Kevin Hollinrake MP (Thirsk and Malton)
Julian Sturdy MP (York Outer)
Rachael Maskell MP (York Central)
Mr Clive Betts MP (Sheffield South East)
Tracy Brabin MP (Batley and Spen)
Dan Jarvis MP (Barnsley Central)
Nic Dakin MP (Scunthorpe)
Alex Sobel MP (Leeds North West)
Stephanie Peacock MP (Barnsley East)
Diana Johnson MP (Hull North)
However, it's not likely all of them will reply, but i'll see what happens!

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With Hilary Benn holding the position of Chair; in the Committee of exiting the EU, and he being in that postion, there was no better person to interview, than the chair of exiting the EU- because he is to be impartial in his role;
The reason for doing so, was because of the fact that; our radio programme, was going to be on the Leeds Bid, but has since adapted to a show on Brexit (still with the inclusion of the Leeds Bid; just to a lesser extent)

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As of December 15th, it has been reported that Brexit has entered its second stage. This Is related to the relationship the UK will have with the EU post Brexit (among other matters).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42368096

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Since sending this email, i have had to reschedule twice

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On December 20th, it was announced by the EU’s chief neigotiator  Michel Barnier: the stance on the Brexit transition period will end. *Although temporary, it’s still something to go by*.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42426542

In that same day, it was also announced that MP’s want further clarity, on the deadline date of Brexit: and they will vote on that exact issue.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42424997

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Interview with Dinah Clark https://youtu.be/CikqSvU2GFw
This interview will be used in the show as part of the Leeds Bid segment, from then on; we will debate about the subject in relation to the questions asked and the answers received (e.g. there will be a particular question on how much was spent on the bid-we could then ask "is that too much or too little?" etc.)

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Slight alteration to Philip Davies Interview

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Slight alteration to Philip Davies Interview

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I had interviewed Philip before posting this.
The interview was based on Brexit; as Philip as he was an avid supporter of the issue.
With the first question i couldn't hope for a preferred outcome, as that was solely Philips opinion.
In regard to the second question, i had hoped he'd say yes, to give the impression that his party are doing a hood job with Brexit. However i also hoped he'd say no at the same time because the media branded Brexit as "uncertainty" and with that in mind, would also showcased that Britain is capable of standing on its own two feet.
The third question i had imagined he'd give the response that he did, due to the fact that the Government never branded it as that, and as such, Philip would generate the same response.
The fourth question surprised me the most, as i'd hoped that he'd say yes (with the majority of Conservatives backing leave as well as other MP's from other political parties). However he did raise an interesting point: he said, if the gross figure had been printed on the side of the bus (£10 Billion)  more people would've sought credibility in Vote Leave.
As for the fifth question i had expected the repsonse,in terms of what was said, but at the same time i didn't. Even though it did exemplify, as to why people voted Brexit; part of his answer suggested a slight sense of ignorance to the question asked.
With the sixth question i didn't expect, what his answer turned out to be. Although he did raise a good point: even before we we're in the EU we had visa free travel; so in that respect, it did answer the question.
For question seven, i had expected the response; simply because it had already been outlined in a joint agreement with the UK and the EU on December 8th 2017.
In regards to the eighth question,  i fully expected his response as simply he was pro Brexit; and he wasn't going to say otherwise!
There was one final question i asked (not on the list of questions) "do you think that Brexit will take longer than reported?" and in regard to the response; it was quite surprising. i had hoped he'd agree with the question (to show that, again, Government were doing well with the process) however; later on, he did state he did had every faith in the Prime Minister to have the deal done; when it said it would be.

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Construction company Carillion goes bust

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Construction company Carillion goes bust

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As reported by BBC News on Monday, January 15th 2018-Carillion goes bust.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42687032

This is integral to our story, because it relates to the segment of Yorkshire Devolution.The HS2 project was to be built by Carillion and considered the heart of the argument for Yorkshire Devolution known as “The Northern Powerhouse”. I am not saying it won’t stop Yorkshire Devolution from happening; just something that stregnthened that particular argument.

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With the first quetion i was surprised the answer that was given. With Leeds City Council being such a wide ranging operation, it was surprising they didn't have a contigency plan. But in essence, that's the reason i asked: to see whether they had planned for the eventuallity of loosing/cancellation (this just shows that they hadn't brought up a contingency plan).
As for the second question, i had expected the response, but asked it in the hope that the EU will change their mind (which isn't the case- well as of writing this it isn't!)
With the third question, i had exoected such a repsonse- simply becaiiuse that's what the Leeds BID would've promoted.
In regards to the fourth question i was quite surprised with the response- because i had hope (and indeed thought) the bid would mean building new developments in preperation for the bid itself. The reason i asked this was because so many recent development had been showing up all of a sudden-hence why i aksed that question.
As for the final question, i had expected the repsonse (but not to that level of "spirit" so to speak) but in hindsight that's also why i asked this question.
There was one question i asked, that wasn't listed, and was integral to the overall interview: "how much money was spent on the bid this far?" the reason i asked, was because it was not known to the public, the exact amount of what was spent; but i also felt, i needed to ask that question, as i'm assuming; some of the money was that of taxpayers.