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Adam Smith, Frederic Michel at Leveson: 5 things we learned
By Harriet Williams - 24 May 17:54

Including 1000 texts between DCMS and News Corp.

The gov's new regulator is already caving in to the banks
By Chris Leslie - 24 May 17:29

Charging for current accounts in credit would be an attack on citizens and insult to savers.

New Statesman
By Richard Darlington - 24 May 15:12

954,000 young people are not in education, employment or training

Nigel Farage
By Rafael Behr - 24 May 13:25

If Ukip could find enough half-decent candidates the party wouldn't be angling to share with the Conservatives.

New Statesman
By Samira Shackle - 24 May 12:51

Leveson Inquiry hears that 1000 text messages were exchanged.

People protest against cuts to disability allowances, London, May 2011. Photogra
By Samira Shackle - 24 May 9:30

Iain Duncan Smith to set up review as £5bn scheme fails to help those most in need.

New Statesman
By New Statesman - 24 May 7:57

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

PMQs sketch: insults in the House of Commons
By Peter McHugh - 23 May 15:47

Dave not so chillaxed after questions on vino and socialism.

Temper, temper Mr. Cameron
By Harriet Williams - 23 May 15:03

Video clips of the Prime Minister losing his temper.

New Statesman
By Samira Shackle - 23 May 12:58

PM forced to withdraw unparliamentary language.

New Statesman
By Samira Shackle - 23 May 12:44

"You love the rich"; "you love the unions"; repeat, ad infinitum

New Statesman cover
By New Statesman - 23 May 12:35

A sneak preview of the upcoming issue's cover and contents.

Nick Clegg speaks as David Cameron looks on. Photograph: Getty Images
By Alex Hern - 23 May 12:16

DPM denies priorities have changed.

New Statesman
By Rafael Behr - 23 May 11:57

Clegg's team doubt Cameron is in a hurry to heed the same voices that urged him to cut the 50p rate.

Vince Cable.
By Samira Shackle - 23 May 8:41

"The Tories are hugely held back by the Lib Dems," says author of controversial report on employment law.

New Statesman
By New Statesman - 23 May 8:03

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

Christine Lagarde and George Osborne. Photograph: Getty Images
By Alex Hern - 23 May 7:38

How cold was the room for the IMF's press conference?

Web Only: the best of the blogs
By - 22 May 17:34

The five must-read posts from today, including turnout worries and neo-Nazis in Greece.

New Statesman
By Mark Ferguson - 22 May 17:06

The shadow chancellor is no dagger-wielding don.

New Statesman
By Alex Hern - 22 May 14:54

Tax cuts vs spending cuts

New Statesman
By Richard Morris - 22 May 14:02

After what the Tories have thrown at us, the odd insulting speech will not block dealings with Labour.

The austerity vs. growth argument is hotting up
By Benjamin Fox - 22 May 11:00

The G8 and eurozone summits show that leaders still have a long way to go.

New Statesman
By Samira Shackle - 22 May 9:46

Two polls today present a mixed picture.

New Statesman
By New Statesman - 22 May 8:01

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

New Statesman
By New Statesman - 21 May 15:56

The five must-read posts from today, including tax and sexual jealousy.

Jeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary. Photograph: Getty Images
By Samira Shackle - 21 May 15:33

Culture Secretary accused of failing to declare donations from media companies while in opposition.

Will Guto Harri do for News International what he did for Boris?
By Adam Bienkov - 21 May 15:18

What can Guto Harri do for News International?

New Statesman
By Rafael Behr - 21 May 11:30

Even if Miliband thinks Clegg is dead in the water he must remember that voters are unimpressed by parties that wallow in petty tribalism.

New Statesman
By Alex Hern - 21 May 10:21

What does Cameron see in Fruit Ninja?

New Statesman
By Samira Shackle - 21 May 9:51

Mash-ups of the Prime Minister.

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