Cameron heads for defeat on Lords reform | Laurie Penny: In defence of Fifty Shades of Grey | David Miliband guest-edit

Weekly Online Newsletter 10 Jul 2012 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE FEATURES REGULARS ARTS & BOOKS BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE Read the New Statesman on your smartphone or tablet We are now on Google Currents for iPad, iPhone and Android Subscribe for free here: http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAowlt-YCQ/new_statesman If you were forwarded this by a colleague please click here to subscribe Editor's Choice Ten must-read blogs Labour must not play games with House of Lords reform Lords reform is a test of the party's credibility. By Alan Johnson Cameron is heading for defeat on Lords reform 70 Tory MPs sign a letter vowing to rebel against the government tomorrow night. By George Eaton Rio Ferdinand's tweet flirts with Contempt of Court laws Footballer tweets about "Liar Liar" as the court case between his brother Anton and John Terry begins. By New Statesman David Miliband to guest-edit next week's New Statesman Issue to focus on shifts in world power. By New Statesman In defence of Fifty Shades of Grey Critics' main problem with these books seems simply to be that they are porn for women. By Laurie Penny The Church of England only has itself to blame over women bishops fiasco With more delays likely, it's already a byword for doublethink and procrastination. By Nelson Jones This is what online harassment looks like Obscene images, hate sites and a game where people are invited to beat you up have been inflicted on Anita Sarkeesian. By Helen Lewis Wanted: a universally-popular vice-presidential candidate Romney's vice-presidential pick is the crucial next decision of White House race. By Andrew Hammond Cameron's reliance on the boundary changes is a sign of weakness The PM needs the reform because he is short of ideas to inspire the country - and Tory MPs know it. By Rafael Behr Why can't British people talk to celebrities? Experiencing extreme social awkwardness on meeting a minor celebrity seems to be a peculiarly British talent. By Alan White Subscribe! The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website. Special Offer Brian Cox & Jeff Forshaw book free when you purchase 12 issues today for just £12 by direct debit Subscribe today for the following benefits: Save £125 on the annual cover price! Never miss an issue The magazine will be delivered to your door each week - sent by first class mail or airmail Free access to the PDF edition (worth £50 a year) Money back guarantee - we will send you a full refund on the unexpired part of your subscription should you decide you don't want to receive any more issues Free access to the New Statesman archive Subscription continues for £14.99 at quarterly intervals, unless cancelled, for one year. Then £9.99 a month thereafter. 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. Online Production Executive, Progressive Media International London Competitive You will be responsible for ad trafficking, media optimisation, reporting and data analysis; as well as for the creation of newsletters, digital editions of the company's magazines and bespoke web pages as required. The successful candidate will possess strong analytic skills and demonstrate an aptitude for number crunching and have a good knowledge of Microsoft applications.A good working knowledge of HTML is essential while an understanding of JavaScript and knowledge of Acrobat and basic video would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will have at least one year's agency or client side experience working with DoubleClick DART. Recruiter: Progressive Media International Search thousands of top-quality jobs, click here Sign up to New Statesman Jobs   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.