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Weekly Online Newsletter 02 May 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 Despite its clownish candidates, UKIP should be taken seriously Ukip's voters aren't just disaffected Tories - people from all kinds of backgrounds who feel hostile to establishment parties are turning to them. By Daniel Trilling Will a tattoo ever hang in the Louvre? Meet the unconventional art historians trying to discover what it means for an image to be marked on the body. By Helen Lewis Miliband's turn as a street preacher is hampered by his lack of disciples The Labour leader is meant to be capturing the mood of the country as it turns away from the Tories. Instead, he's picking up Ukip's moody leftovers. By Rafael Behr The world of music is straddled by female Goliaths. Why? Young women are achieving every kind of musical success, while the idea of the "male pop star" seems to have ground to a halt with David Bowie. What's going on with the boys? By Kate Mossman Blair's got Ed's back Plus: Eric Pickles's image problem. By Kevin Maguire Five must-read blogs The scars you don't see: what it's like to live with PTSD I didn't break down instantly. It was at least a month before I had the first dream where I woke up, safe in my bed, but sheeted in sweat, scared to go back to sleep. By William Foxton Losing an EU referendum vote in parliament is part of the Tory plan MPs just want Cameron to prove he means business (and that the Lib Dems don't). By Rafael Behr The death of More magazine is a price worth paying for a better media Do we need to mourn every lost job without further comment, even in an industry that's becoming toxic? By Laurie Penny How well does Labour need to do in the local elections? The party needs to win back most or all of the four councils it lost in 2009 and make significant gains in the Midlands battlegrounds. By George Eaton Leave Delingpole alone We complain about boring politicians, and then put them on the front page when they make a joke. 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. 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.