Five must-read pieces from the magazine Miliband and Balls have fallen into a Tory trap
Without a focused and consistent message, any political party is stuck. Yet Ed Balls, Ed Miliband and their shadow cabinet colleagues seem fixated by an agenda of "cuts and credibility" set by Cameron, Osborne and the Conservative Party. By Mehdi Hasan NHS is heading for the "perfect storm"
Hamish Meldrum, head of the BMA, says Andrew Lansley is forcing unworkable, unprecedented "efficiency savings" on doctors -- very much against their will. By Jason Cowley To Labour's surprise, Cameron refuses to play the villain
The PM has a record of expressing uneasiness about the ugly side effects of an unbridled market economy. By Rafael Behr The war on democracy
From the Chagos Islands to Pakistan, innocent civilians are pawns to America, backed by Britain. In our compliant political culture, this deadly game seldom speaks its name. By John Pilger Leader: Chancellor Merkel's addiction to austerity threatens the euro
The ECB must be empowered to act as a lender of last resort. By New Statesman Five must-read pieces from the magazine Wikipedia 24-hour blackout: a reader
The who, what and why of Wikipedia's plan to shut down in protest of anti-piracy legislation. By Alice Gribbin What did the Times know about computer hacking and when?
The Guardian disclosure raises serious questions about the 2009 NightJack case. By David Allen Green The Occupy movement: three months on
The protest has become a network of mutual support for the lost and destitute. By Laurie Perry Why we're taking Wikipedia down for a day
A personal explanation offered from a Wikimedia community member. By Steve Virgin Boris Island moves a step closer
The government will consult on Boris's proposal of a new airport in the Thames Estuary. By George Eaton The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website.
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