Brian Cox and Robin Ince guest-edit | Ricky Gervais interview | The myth of the Islamist winter

Weekly Online Newsletter 20 Dec 2012 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE ECONOMICS POLITICS WORLD AFFAIRS BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE If you were forwarded this by a colleague please click here to subscribe Editor's Choice Five must-read pieces from the magazine Politicians must not elevate mere opinion over science Brian Cox and Robin Ince's leader from their guest-edit of the New Statesman. By Brian Cox and Robin Ince Ricky Gervais: "There shouldn't be a word for atheism" Spending time in the US has only made Ricky Gervais a more outspoken atheist. He tells Robin Ince why that's important. By Robin Ince The myth of the Islamist winter Egypt and Tunisia aren't sliding into chaos - they are simply learning how to be democracies. By Olivier Roy Leader: Miliband's Thatcheresque challenge - to change the soul of the nation Like the former Conservative prime minister, Miliband aspires to be a genuinely transformative leader. Will he succeed? By New Statesman Mélenchon's jump to the left Lofty ambitions on the French left. By Daniel Trilling Five must-read blogs The welfare debate is only just warming up It's too early to say whether Osborne's gamble will pay off. It's still all to play for. By Gavin Kelly What powers do the Downing Street police actually have? The law behind the "Plebgate" row. By David Allen Green Why feminists sometimes forget to say thank you What men have "given", men can take away. By Glosswitch New polls show Labour can win the argument on benefits Fewer than half of voters support Osborne's 1 per cent cap on benefit rises in new poll. By George Eaton If Andrew Mitchell is cleared, Ed Miliband should apologise The Labour leader should begin by backing Cameron's call for a swift investigation to establish the truth. By Kevin Meagher Promotion To say the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real 5* GL was a feast for the Senses would be an understatement. This magical Place is a treasure trove of luxury where time stands still and the mind indulges "Best hotel in Europe 2013" At the Gran Gala held at the May Fair Hotel in London, the prestigious British editorial Condé Nast Johansens has awarded yet again the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real, Fuerteventura with the award for Excellence. "Most Excellent EUROPEAN WATERSIDE HOTEL 2013" "BEST BEACH RESORT OF EUROPE 2012" The Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real, Fuerteventura has also received the SENSES WELLNESS Gala Awards held at the Corinthia Hotel in London, Awarded " Europe's best beach resort 2012" by the prestigious international luxury wellness group SENSES. The marketing Director for Atlantis Hotels and Resorts Clare Corish and General Manager of the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real, Javier Tello graciously collected both awards and dedicating them to their team of hand picked professionals. To be in with a chance of winning a luxury stay at the Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real visit our Facebook page and become a fan by clicking the like button. 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. Senior Account Executive - Medical Communications London £26000 - £30000 per annum ur client, a highly regarded Medical Communications agency, requires an enthusiastic and driven Senior Account Executive. Working with some exceptionally successful pharmaceutical companies, you will liaise with clients on a daily basis and provide support to senior colleagues. The successful candidate will maintain and continuously develop positive relationships with clients, colleagues and key opinion leaders. This is a great opportunity to become part of a hugely talented and determined team. Recruiter: Fresh Connect Recruitment 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.