1. Lawrence verdict a tribute to advances in law and science. But has society kept pace?

Although it is 20 years since Stephen Lawrence was murdered, says Mary Riddell, it remains conceivable that some other innocent young man or woman could be slaughtered through hate.

2. As long as the Tories lead on the economy they will command British politics

Labour cannot hope to win the next election until it leads the Tories on the economy, says Stephan Shakespeare at ConservativeHome.

3. Ten years of the euro: the sceptics got it wrong too

While eurosceptics are correct about the wisdom of Britain not joining the euro, their suggested alternatives are not credible, says Michael White.

4. In Iowa, Six Candidates Compete to Beat Expectations

The Iowa caucuses are a two-step process: first comes the voting, then comes the spinning, says Nate Silver at Five Thirty Eight.

5. May Day for the Queen

Paul Waugh reports that the Queen's Speech will be held on 9 May, nearly two years after the previous one.