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Morning Call: pick of the papers

By New statesman Published 01 September 2012 8:32

Mitt Romney's lack of charm may not matter in this US election. America's economy needs this proven turnaround artist, argues Jonathan Freedland.

Spain is depressed, perhaps more spiritually than economically. But there is a way for Madrid to turn it around, says Matthew Parris.

Since when did the survival of London Met, or any other university, depend on their ability to control the UK's borders, asks Nadine El-Enany.

Casting Mr Romney as Mister Moneybags is looking more like a mistake, writes Christopher Caldwell.

The Government's closure of so many Remploy factories is indefensible, argues Chris Bryant.

The world’s largest woman has been created in my backyard – and she shows how coal gave us room to enjoy leisure, says Matt Ridley.

New planning proposals have provoked an outcry from the public, Tory MPs and even some Cabinet ministers, argues Geoffrey Lean.

Those appointed at the bottom of the cycle tend to do well, writes John Gapper.

The gauche Nixon was elected. Twice. There’s no prohibitive reason Romney can’t do the same, says Rupert Cornwell.

Both British and US interests would be best served by a victory for Mitt Romney, writes Daniel Hannan.