Why the Tories are so cheerful | Greece is now closed to democracy | Kenneth Branagh's Macbeth reviewed

Weekly Online Newsletter 18 July 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 The Tories think they're winning - but it's the coalition that is beating Labour With a Conservative majority almost certainly out of reach, Cameron must redefine as victory something the Tories have tasted once before as defeat. By Rafael Behr Kenneth Branagh's Macbeth: A masterful portrayal of a murderer An enthralling portrait of sickening, desire-fuelled ambition. By Jason Cowley Education is what makes us fully human Philosophy, literature, history, art and film can prepare us for life's most difficult challenges. By Alain de Botton Help from Blair's friends PLUS: A trip to Durham for the 129th Miners' Gala. By Kevin Maguire Why can't we do anything about the weather? It's hard to fathom that the warmth you feel (or don't feel) today was created at a time when Neanderthals were still around. Yet that is not the real mystery... By Michael Brooks Five must-read blogs Nothing to see here: Athens is now closed to democracy There are two kinds of deficit that have taken hold in Greece: the economic one, and the democratic deficit created by government spin and five years of austerity and authoritarianism. By Yiannis Baboulias McCluskey shows how Miliband's reforms will increase his bargaining power With Labour more reliant on large one-off donations from unions, the Unite general secretary is in a stronger position to push for policy changes. By George Eaton The OBR's fiscal outlook in five charts The OBR looked at fiscal sustainability today. Here's what they found. By Alex Hern For the sake of democracy, we need to get the young voting again. Here's how Votes at 16; students registered by and at their place of study; a polling booth in every school, college and university. By Andrew Adonis and Adam Tyndall Sport was never "only a game" This summer, it's sport that has made us human. By Martin Cloake Promotion Win a pair of tickets to see The Woman in Black: The most terrifying live theatre experience in the world Over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale. To celebrate 25 years of The Woman in Black in the West End we are giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see the show. 'The most brilliantly effective spine chiller you will ever encounter... if you haven't seen this show you are missing a treat' Daily Telegraph The Woman in Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It gives audiences an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world. The show is one of the most exciting, gripping and successful theatre events ever staged. For more details or to book tickets please visit www.thewomaninblack.com To Enter For your chance to win a pair of tickets, send your name and contact number to competitions@akauk.com with "The Woman in Black" in the subject line. Terms and conditions: Winning tickets are valid for Mon-Thu performances from 25th July- 15th August, subject to availability. Additional expenses are the responsibility of the prize winner. Non-transferable and no cash alternative. Sponsored Advertorial   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.