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A fresh approach?
Could a mixture of tax rises and spending cuts, public service reform and constituonal change be a winning strategy?
The cutting edge
The endless reports of cabinet infighting ignore the close “inner circle” of Mandelson, Balls and Brown – and how busy all three are, sharpening their swords for the final battle.
‘‘If you got elected to Westminster, what would your husband do for sex during the week?’’
With Caroline Flint feeling like window dressing, and few women left in cabinet, Labour stands accused of discrimination. Alyssa McDonald investigates
Seeking salvation
Through the sins of arrogance and greed, the banks nearly destroyed the world economic system, argues Stephen Green, chairman of HSBC and an ordained priest. What the market needs now is more morals
Mama said knock you out
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became prime minister – and a rap record was a hit for the first time. Mark Fisher reflects on how for three decades hip-hop has provided the perfect soundtrack to the brutality of the neoliberal world-view
Brown’s PR gamble
Could a referendum on Scottish independence be held alongside a PR referendum on election day?
My Perk is your Fiddle
Following the recent outrage over MPs' expenses, Sean Carey talks to Gerald Mars, who provides an anthropological take on the scandal.
Banking is too important to be left to greedy and reckless bankers
It is sickening to see our wretched bankers dusting themselves down with taxpayers' money. Labour has to act.
The bankers cannot believe their luck
Game, set . . . and Scottish flag
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Crying out for justice
Stephen Green
Markets and morals
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Martin Jacques
Israel hastens US decline
John Pilger
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