Why Osborne is so desperate to privatise Royal Mail | The "shemale" candidates of Pakistan | Where will Farage stand in 2015?

Weekly Online Newsletter 07 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 privatisation of Royal Mail: a fire sale to dig Osborne out of a hole Ministers are motivated by the desire to make a quick buck, not by what is best for the taxpayer in the long-term. By Chuka Umunna Lawson's EU intervention is a preview of the Tory war to come If, as Lawson predicts, Cameron's renegotiation strategy fails, the Tory party will suffer its worst split since the reform of the Corn Laws. By George Eaton Why has Iceland returned to the politicians who caused their crisis? The centre-right's victory masks growing disaffection with politics. By Andrew Gawthorpe Student loans in Britain are basically taxes - and universities want to raise them Pulling the rug out from under students. By Alex Hern Politicians of the third gender: the "shemale" candidates of Pakistan The Pakistani trans community is unlike the West's: hijras, as they are known, consider themselves a third gender, neither male nor female, and refer to themselves as "shemale" By Samira Shackle Lez Miserable: the teaches of Peaches Eleanor Margolis meets the high priestess of queer punk. By Eleanor Margolis Italy's new government is unlikely to break with the past The left-right coalition represents a continuation of the old, discredited politics - and a victory for Berlusconi. By Andrea Mammone Councillor who called for disabled children to be "put down" is re-elected Voters of Cornwall: why? By Frances Ryan Where will Nigel Farage stand in 2015? After confirming that he will stand for a seat, the UKIP leader is likely to have his eye on Boston and Skegness. By George Eaton Osborne will struggle to debate the IMF head-on Without being able to turn to now-slain canards, the chancellor's arguments fall apart. By Alex Hern 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 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. 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.