Boris and Ken: exclusive interviews | Mehdi Hasan: war on Syria won't work | Insomnia: a secret life

Weekly Online Newsletter 10 February 2012 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE FEATURES REGULARS ARTS & BOOKS BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE Editor's Choice Five must-read pieces from the magazine Preview: Ken Livingstone: "The world is run by monsters" A preview of our exclusive interview with the Labour mayoral candidate. By Alice Gribbin Preview: Boris Johnson: "I'll tell you what makes me angry - lefty crap" Our exclusive interview with the London mayor. By Alice Gribbin Intervention in Syria won't work, so how do we stop Assad? Military action might appeal to the soul but it isn't a viable option. It won't stop the violence and it isn't what most Syrians want. By Mehdi Hasan 3am eternal Insomnia is a secret life, whose lonely, wakeful hours reveal a different version of reality. By David Harsent By hugging Clegg close, Cameron might end up suffocating him The Tories are trying to smother in advance any talk of Lib Dem collaboration with Labour. By Rafael Behr Five most-popular blogs Santorum wins big. Is it a big nothing for the GOP race? Santorum's victories in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado mean bigger challenges for Romney and better chances for Gingrich. By John Stoehr When Ron Paul met Piers Morgan "Once you become a Ron Paul supporter you remain a Ron Paul supporter." By Rebecca Lloyd Ken vs Boris: my verdict After interviewing both mayoral contenders in one day, I found Ken candid and Boris canny. By Jemima Khan Boris Johnson vs the London Irish Memo to the Mayor: not all Irish people are members of Sinn Fein. By Mehdi Hasan Compassion, a subversive idea Britain is being refashioned into a nation which believes that helping the needy is morally and fiscally unaffordable. By Laurie Penny THE TRICYCLE GOES NUCLEAR Tricycle Theatre 9 Feb - 1 April The Tricycle has established a reputation for groundbreaking political theatre, and their upcoming season, across the Theatre, Cinema and Gallery continues this. THE BOMB - a partial history (in two parts) The history and future of one of the most pressing issues in global politics is explored in Nicolas Kent's final project as Artistic Director of the Tricycle. THE BOMB is a collection of engaging, satirical and dramatic plays by internationally acclaimed playwrights debating nuclear issues, from a 1940s research lab to a post-apocalyptic London. Plus: An extraordinary international film festival with cult classics like Dr Strangelove; exhibitions with talented artists including Ralph Steadman; and discussions with experts including Baroness Shirley Williams. Box Office 020 7328 1000 www.tricycle.co.uk Subscribe! The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website. Print Edition Special Offer Get a FREE £10 Waterstone's voucher 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. Product Delivery Manager - Mobile West London Competitive The name Ladbrokes is synonymous with betting and gaming. We are seeking a Mobile Product Delivery Manager to join the Mobile Product team based at our Head Office. Recruiter: IT Consort Search thousands of top-quality jobs, click here Sign up to New Statesman Jobs Regulars Leader: The battle for London will define British politics Victory for Mr Johnson would be a grave blow to Ed Miliband.   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.