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Sport
In defence of time-wasting . . .
- 16 July 2009
Let's not condemn it-done well and shamelessly, it's almost an art form.
Politics
There can be no constitutional renewal while a monarch sits on the throne
- 09 July 2009
- 11 comments
At a time when the Westminster elite are being forced to discuss urgent constitutional reform, no one is discussing the powers and excess of the British monarchy
Politics
The scandal of our railways
- 09 July 2009
- 1 comment
Has there ever been any public policy decision as botched, chaotic and disastrous as the privatisation of the railways?
Economy
We hate to say it, but there is a third way
- 02 July 2009
- 3 comments
The left should show that it too, can be thrifty in straitened times. But that doesn't mean timidly accepting the smaller-state proposals of the Tories
Business
Banking is too important to be left to greedy and reckless bankers
- 25 June 2009
- 7 comments
It is sickening to see our wretched bankers dusting themselves down with taxpayers' money. Labour has to act.
International Politics
We must allow the people of Iran to bring about the change they want to see
- 18 June 2009
The Obama administration and the British government should be praised for the restraint they have shown
UK Politics
Vote Bercow for a real reformer
- 18 June 2009
- 3 comments
He is the most progressive candidate in the race-a genuine reformer.
Politics
Europe turns right as the progressive vote collapses
- 11 June 2009
- 4 comments
This should have been the perfect moment for centre-left parties to triumph











