What are the Lib Dems for? Richard Reeves makes the case for a truly liberal party, Robert Skidelsky writes an essay on the current economic crisis, and Daniel Trilling reports on the spread of the BNP in the north of England

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Current affairs and newspaper magazine of the year In this week's issue: What are the Lib Dems for? Richard Reeves makes the case for a truly liberal party FEATURING Richard Reeves, Robert Skidelsky, Colin MacCabe, John Gray, Ayesha Vardag, Isabel Hilton and Alice Oswald   Don't miss: -  What are the Lib Dems for? Richard Reeves makes the case for a truly liberal party -  Robert Skidelsky writes an essay on the current economic crisis, and why the coalition is in denial -  Daniel Trilling reports on the spread of the BNP in the north of England -  Jason Cowley and George Eaton reveal new statistics on land ownership and state subsidy in England -  Colin MacCabe reviews his friend Salman Rushdie's new memoir Joseph Anton -  John Gray contributes an essay on Thomas Hobbes and Leviathan PLUS An interview with top divorce lawyer, Ayesha Vardag, Isabel Hilton on China's fear for its future,  Alice Oswald on the magic of spiders and their webs and Kate Mossman reviews the new album by the xx, Coexist Find the issue, cover dated 21st - 27th September, on sale for £3.50 in all good newsagents in London on Thursday and the rest of the country on Friday. Or buy the issue in digital form here - ideal for those living outside the UK. Trial a subscription to the New Statesman and receive 12 issues for only £12  (UK only) delivered straight to your door - that's a saving of £2.50 on the usual cover price! Don't know what to give that person who has everything? Give the gift that keeps on giving - a gift subscription to the New Statesman International and national readers can also call +44 (0)207 936 6459 or click here to obtain a print copy. New Statesman LTD, registered in England No. 03143654, John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN. 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. 2010. 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.