1. The state shouldn't pay for our failing political system

State funding is a "get out of jail" card for the political elite, argues Mark Ferguson at Labour List.

2. Public & Private Debt

Duncan Weldon looks at data showing that a reduction in public debt is normally accompanied by a rise in private debt.

3. EDL finally admit that their agenda is racially-motivated

At Liberal Conspiracy, Jai flags up a public statement by the EDL that drops the line that they are opposed only to extremist Islam.

4. Don't let the cuts turn back time on women's equality

At False Economy, Daisy Sands of the Fawcett Society appeals to voters to defend women's rights and opportunities from the coalition.

5. Silvio Berlusconi "asked Gordon Brown for Naomi Campbell's number"

Political Scrapbook notes that Brown recently revealed that Berlusconi approached him at a G20 summit with a not very political question.