Today - 23/09/2008

Presented by James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Graham Stringer, MP for Manchester Blackley, says he would be surprised if there was not a leadership challenge by next summer. Chris Morris reports on whether a conflict between the United States and Pakistan is inevitable. Dr Andrew Wadge of the Food Standards Agency says that no dairy products from China are allowed into the EU. Paul Myners of investment managers GLG Partners says that central banks are to blame for the current economic troubles. Lord Kinnock, former Labour leader, describes the speeches that have stuck in the mind of Labour supporters, from Harold Wilson to Denis Healey. Thought For The Day with the Right Rev Tom Butler, Bishop of Southwark. Green activist Mark Lynas discusses pro-nuclear environmentalism with Caroline Lucas, leader of the Green Party. Justice Secretary Jack Straw discusses what Gordon Brown's Conference speech will contain and whether the Prime Minister can captivate Labour's core support. Gordon Corera discusses the increasing tension in Pakistan's tribal areas. Robert Peston has the latest on the unstable global markets. What exactly is a kilt? In Perth, kilt makers are gathering to try to work it out and to decide and what skills are needed to make one. Huw Williams, in Blairgowrie, finds out why. Andrew Feinstein, author and former ANC MP, discusses whether Thabo Mbeki's resignation will bring stability to the country. Ben Brogan, political editor of the Daily Mail, and Jackie Ashley, of the Guardian discuss the first 48 hours of the Labour Party Conference.