The Tories fantasise about a second term | Melvyn Bragg and David Hare on culture and progress | Len McCluskey blasts the Blairites

Weekly Online Newsletter 25 Apr 2013 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 Len McCluskey: If Ed Miliband is seduced by the Blairites, he'll be defeated The freshly re-elected Unite general secretary warns that Labour will lose if Miliband is swayed by "the Jim Murphys and the Douglas Alexanders". By George Eaton Melvyn Bragg and David Hare on culture and progress "Shame is a revolutionary emotion." By Melvyn Bragg and David Hare The three straws the Tories grasp when they fantasise about a second term Errant MPs herded into a ragged line by Lynton Crosby; paltry growth that is just better than nothing and Labour disarray. By Rafael Behr Where would you rather live: Somalia or Sweden? Critics of "big government" talk as if it's beyond question that the state's involvement with our lives is a bad thing. By Mehdi Hasan Reviewed: The British Dream - Successes and Failures of Post-War Immigration by David Goodhart Comings and goings. By Jon Cruddas Five must-read blogs Four reasons why policy-making shouldn't be outsourced to right-wing think tanks Take a look at the institutions to which, if Francis Maude gets his way, the government will be outsourcing policy. Does it seem sensible to you? By Alan White Cameron's Ctrl-Alt-Del on frozen party relations A bunch of new appointments and a more aggressive tone indicate that the Tories' campaign for re-election has already started. By Rafael Behr GDP grows by 0.3 per cent The ONS figures show stagnation is still the name of the game. By Alex Hern The disability benefits system takes your dignity in exchange for money The cuts to the Independent Living Fund are a stark reminder of the reality of life as a disabled person in Britain. By Frances Ryan Child abuse: can India afford to remain in denial? Traditional notions of the Indian family allow child abuse to happen with impunity. By Priya Virmani Advertisment Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real 5* GL Fuerteventura...Four hours to paradise Located on the sugary white sands of Fuerteventura, an island lapped by turquoise waters, and bathed in glorious rays 356 days of the year, this multi-award-winning hotel boasts an unrivalled repeat guest ratio. And why? Because stylish elegance abounds; immaculate service is the norm; and a dedication to perfection is evident from the moment you step through the doors. The emphasis is on providing sensations that make you forget the day-to-day stresses of life back home - the rhythmic hush of the ocean, scents of jasmine wafting in the breeze and a liberating sense of space. The Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Real ticks every box when it comes to providing the ultimate sunshine escape for individual or corporate events. Now look at your watch. In little over four hours you, your friends and family could be there. Tempted? To Celebrate the New Statesman centenary edition we are offering a 10% discount on all room and board types with direct booking via the hotel website Promotional code on our website: NEWSBR for booking until the 31/10/2013. Tel. Reservations: +34 928 537 153 > www.atlantisbahiareal.com Sponsored Advertorial The business of social business What works and how it's done- In association with IBM 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. Powered by Blogger.