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The five must-read posts from today, on James Purnell, the euro and the Sun

1. What the Sun won't tell you

Will Straw at Left Foot Forward analyses the Sun's latest poll results, revealing loaded questions.

2. Purnell goes beyond the limits of New Labour

At Next Left, Sunder Katwala analyses James Purnell's article in this morning's Guardian.

3. Europe's OK; the euro isn't

Paul Krugman argues that the costs of the euro are proving much higher than optimists claimed.

4. Boris Johnson removes hundreds of police officers

At Tory Troll, Adam Bienkov lays bare Boris Johnson's self-contradiction.

5. Harriet Harman IS Nicola Murray

Harriet Harman, in a speech frighteningly reminiscent of The Thick of It, has coined a new word. Paul Waugh tells us all about it.

 

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2 comments

Chris4's picture

That 'Europe's OK, the euro isn't' thing is complete drivel. Must read? Come on.

jamil's picture

argh enough sunder katwala already!

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