Morning Call: pick of the papers
The ten must-read pieces from this morning's newspapers.
By NS staff writer Published 12 February 2012 9:43
1. It's coming: the NHS you deserve (Sunday Times) (£)
The government's reforms respect the service's basic values and will improve care, insists David Cameron.
2. David Cameron should stand by his courageous health minister (Sunday Telegraph)
Andrew Lansley is convinced that without his controversial reforms the NHS will atrophy and fail, writes Peter Oborne.
3. David Cameron will plough on with the health plan at his peril (Observer)
There are far more than three senior Tory ministers who are in despair about their NHS nightmare, says Andrew Rawnsley.
4. It's bad news, Ken - you're riddled with homophobia (Sunday Times) (£)
Is the Conservative party absolutely full to the brim with gays, as Ken Livingstone has tactfully suggested, asks Rod Liddle.
5. Our leaders lost their hearts to focus-groupies (Sunday Telegraph)
Politicians are in thrall to the marketing experts, Janet Daley argues.
6. Where are the judges fit for the internet age? (Observer)
Twitter and Facebook are having a transformational effect on the nature of secrecy and access, writes Nick Cohen.
7. The frits need to see more grit, PM (Sunday Times) (£)
The Prime Minister is in danger of appearing opportunist, argues Martin Ivens.
8. Lansley's Bill is safe, but he is not (Independent on Sunday)
The NHS shake-up is past the point of no return, and will proceed. Its author's future is less assured, says John Rentoul.
9. The bishops love the idea of equality - but not for women (Observer)
Why the outrage over Hooters and Page 3 when our established church is still practising discrimination, asks Catherine Bennett.
10. The Romney dog-food brand still isn't selling (Independent on Sunday)
The Republican frontrunner can't seem to win over the party faithful, writes Rupert Cornwell.
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