Jeremy Clarkson and the strike row | Jonathan Sacks interview | Science, God and evolution | Björk, I want you back

Weekly Online Newsletter 1 December 2011 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE FEATURES REGULARS ARTS & BOOKS BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE Editor's Choice Five must-read pieces from the magazine It is Osborne's plan that failed, but Miliband who must move on What Labour lacks is a story to tell about how it would govern in a time of austerity. By Rafael Behr Once again, war is prime time and journalism's role is taboo With Libya recently dealt with ("It worked," said the Guardian), Iran is next, it seems. By John Pilger The NS Interview: Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi "Blogs are the best disseminators of paranoia yet created" By Jon Bernstein Björkins, honey, I want you back No one has inhabited the spaces in which we hear music like Björk. And that voice! Who else could duet so convincingly with a music box? By Toby Litt Leader: A decade of stagnation looms if the Chancellor won't act Osborne has learned that unless you stimulate growth, you can't deal with your debts. By NewStatesman Five most-popular blogs Science, God, and the ultimate evolutionary question Until science proves the origin of the very first cells, many will wheel out God as the default explanation. By Andrew Zak Williams The myth of "unaffordable" public sector pensions Forcing workers to pay more is a political choice, not an economic necessity. By George Eaton Paul McMullan and the denial of privacy Why privacy is not just for "paedos". By David Allen Green Is this a transgression too far for Herman Cain? The former businessman is "reassessing" his campaign amid the allegation of a 13 year affair. By Mark Jenner How seven years of cuts will transform the political landscape The notion that a Labour government in 2015 would itself be a cutting. By Gavin Kelly Subscribe! The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website. Print Edition Special Offer Get a FREE copy of Arguably, by Christopher Hitchens 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. Executive Assistant - FTSE100 London £30000 per annum + Benefits Are you looking for a position within a recognised FTSE 100 company with excellent benefits? Are you an experienced Executive Assistant with experience at Board level? Do you live within a commutable distance to Victoria, London?. Search thousands of top-quality jobs, click here Sign up to New Statesman Jobs Regulars Leader: A decade of stagnation looms if the Chancellor won't act Osborne has learned that unless you stimulate growth, you can't deal with your debts. Arts & Culture Hugo (U); Surviving Life (15) By Daniel Trilling Two fantasy worlds offer sentiment and surrealism in turn.   Subscribe 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.