St Paul's and the protesters | Martin McGuinness on the IRA | Rob Brydon interview | Scotland's bid for independence

Weekly Online Newsletter 27 October 2011 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE FEATURES REGULARS ARTS & BOOKS BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE Editor's Choice Five must-read pieces from the magazine "I'd have been ashamed not to join the IRA" Sophie Elmhirst joins Martin McGuinness on the presidential campaign trail in Dublin, and finds an ever-smiling mover, struggling to present himself as a man of peace. By Sophie Elmhirst Despite the rebellion over Europe, the Tories remain united The media will continue to play the issue hard, but beneath the surface lies a small triumph for Cameron and the Conservatives. By Jesse Norman The NS Interview: Rob Brydon Rob Brydon on Steve Coogan, Hackgate and the perils of celebrity. By Helen Lewis-Hasteley False ending Muammar Gaddafi is dead but the women of Libya remain fearful. By Sophie McBain Leader: The Union is under threat but the Tories and Labour aren't listening While Westminster is fixated on the EU, Scotland is moving ever closer to independence. By Newstatesman Five most-popular blogs Closing the doors at St Paul's Cathedral How seriously is the Cathedral taking health and safety concerns? By David Allen Green Scrap unfair dismissal, says Downing Street report Leaked report argues that move will boost employment -- a disingenuous claim given non-existent economic growth. By Samira Shackle PMQs review: Miliband pins Cameron down on Europe Which EU powers does he want back and when? Cameron couldn't answer. By George Eaton On parliamentary sovereignty 111 Members of Parliament vote to take matters out of their own hands. By David Allen Green Joe the Plumber to run for Congress The everyman who became the hero of rightwing America hopes to enter House of Representatives. By Samira Shackle Subscribe! The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website. Get a FREE copy of Empire: What Ruling the World Did to the British by Jeremy Paxman when you start your annual subscription today for just £87. New Statesman Jobs Now recruiting New Statesman Jobs is the job site for intelligent and forward thinking job seekers. Click below to search jobs from our featured employers. • Quality and Improvement Officer London £29300 - £30765 per annum + PRO RATA Morgan Hunt are recruiting on behalf of our housing client for a Quality and Improvement Officer for an exciting 6 month opportunity. The purpose of this role is to work within the quality and improvement team to provide guidance to the care and support business throughout the partnership to maintain and develop service quality and best practice. Search thousands of top-quality jobs, click here Sign up to New Statesman Jobs Features The Week So Far Regulars Leader: The Union is under threat but the Tories and Labour aren't listening   This Week's Issue Kindly note that if you receive this e-mail your e-mail address is being held by us for the purpose of communicating with you on New Statesman related matters. If you do not wish us to e-mail you, please unsubscribe from this list. New Statesman Limited is a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. © New Statesman Ltd. 2009. The above information may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this email please destroy it. As Internet communications are not secure please note that the New Statesman does not accept legal responsibility for the content of this email message.