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The five must-read posts from today, on James Purnell, the euro and the Sun
By Staff blogger Published 11 January 2010 17:021. 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
That 'Europe's OK, the euro isn't' thing is complete drivel. Must read? Come on.
argh enough sunder katwala already!