The Tories' descent into EU madness | Gove uses puff-polls as "evidence" | Rafael Behr: Miliband's war is with himself

Weekly Online Newsletter 14 May 2013 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE ECONOMICS POLITICS CULTURE BLOGS JOBS SUBSCRIBE If you were forwarded this by a colleague please click here to subscribe Editor's Choice Ten must-read blogs The elections in Pakistan: After the street parties, will it be politics as usual? The election saw the largest voter turnout since the 1970s. But what of the accusations of vote-rigging and violence, and what does the future hold for Imran Khan? By Samira Shackle The Tories have descended into madness on Europe - Labour should leave them to it Ed Miliband should hold his nerve and resist making his own hasty referendum pledge. By George Eaton Michael Gove revealed to be using PR-commissioned puff-polls as "evidence" Eight out of ten cats prefer Michael Gove to Whiskas. By Alex Hern Labour's internal battle is a tale of two Eds, both called Miliband The opposition ranks are close to despair over an apparent lack of direction. By Rafael Behr "What do you think about his choice?": uncovering the men who visit prostitutes The Invisible Men Project aims to reveal what men who visit sex workers think about the women involved. By Helen Lewis In a political arena largely devoid of obvious talent, Michael Gove is a star turn The Education Secretary stands out for his wit, his openness to ideas and his genuine passion for his job By Nelson Jones They f*** you up: the causes of mental illness Whether family history or chemical imbalance, we desperately seek a reason for the unreasonable. By Glosswitch Is the double-dip no more? Does it matter? Maybe, and no. No it does not. By Alex Hern I don't want to be told I'm pretty as I am: it's irrelevant Beauty is about class, money, power and privilege - and it always has been. By Laurie Penny Too early for good news from Greece Ministers' claims that the economy has "turned a corner" don't bear up to scrutiny. By Yiannis Baboulias Subscribe! The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website. Special Offer Subscribe today and receive 12 issues for just £1 each. Plus receive a free copy of Hung Together: The Cameron-Clegg Coalition worth £10! 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. 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. 2012. 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.