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Breaking: Ed Balls letter on Hizb-ut-Tahrir

James Macintyre — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:01:32 GMT

Did Cameron get it wrong at PMQs?

"Teflon Tony "and the Chilcot inquiry

Mehdi Hasan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:10 GMT

Torture revelations remind us of the former premier's evasiveness

Breaking news!

Jonathan Derbyshire — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:43:19 GMT

Guardian and Indy pick up on the New Statesman's five-day-old story about easyJet

Holocaust gaffe publisher up for award

Stephen Morris — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:18:54 GMT

An unfortunate coincidence for easyJet on the day 300,000 magazines are pulped

A (gay) kiss is just a kiss

Yo Zushi — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:59:02 GMT

The self-appointed guardians of media "decency" go after Adam Lambert

Is Wikipedia dying?

George Eaton — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:46:59 GMT

And should we care?

Clegg wins PMQs

James Macintyre — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:48:16 GMT

Bold intervention on Iraq inquiry

The Shadow Cabinet's �7 million tax break

Mehdi Hasan — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:59:16 GMT

Now we know why the Tories hate inheritance tax

Ed Miliband and Jenni Russell

George Eaton — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:09:20 GMT

What Jenni Russell doesn't tell you in her column on the Miliband brothers

Bank secretly lent RBS and HBOS �62bn

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:02:59 GMT

Officials reveal that banks came within minutes of collapsing before secret rescue package

Scottish Parliament may gain new tax powers

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:30:08 GMT

Ministers to recommend giving Scotland control of �6bn in new tax raising powers

Domestic violence to be addressed in school lessons

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:02:20 GMT

All school children will receive lessons on gender equality and domestic violence from 2011

Tackling domestic violence against women and girls

James Macintyre — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:39:24 GMT

Exclusive Alan Johnson interview

MoD to announce new inquiry into Iraq abuse claims

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:34:42 GMT

Inquiry launched into claims 20 Iraqis were murdered and nine others tortured at a UK base in 2004

The New Israel Fund

James Macintyre — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:11:03 GMT

A promising tale of pluralism and cultural tolerance

Iain Dale and me

Mehdi Hasan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:20:01 GMT

The Tory blogger demands conformism

PMQs should be held twice a week

George Eaton — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:45:01 GMT

Two bouts of PMQs a week would increase accountability

Why I have no faith in the Chilcot inquiry on Iraq

Mehdi Hasan — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:04:22 GMT

Five reasons to be cynical

Thought for the day

James Macintyre — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:41 GMT

The Iraq war and Ken Clarke

Everyone's gone green

James Burgess — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:34:17 GMT

Slavoj �i�ek on the dangers of ecological utopianism

Chilcot inquiry: who benefits?

James Macintyre — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:11:43 GMT

On low political implications

Iraq inquiry: it's too early to shout "whitewash"

George Eaton — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:07:25 GMT

Those already denouncing Chilcot's inquiry should be patient

Support for Scottish independence falling, poll shows

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:10:22 GMT

Poll finds 57 per cent oppose independence as Salmond prepares to publish referendum plans

Police arrest people just to get their DNA, inquiry warns

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:44:54 GMT

Arrests now routinely made in order to add samples to the national DNA database, commission claims

MPs need to wrest back control of the Commons, says report

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:06:18 GMT

Commons committee calls for MPs to be given new powers to set the agenda and lead debates

Iraq war inquiry begins public hearings

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:44:24 GMT

First day will hear evidence on the origins of the invasion from former senior officials

Frank Auerbach and the tormented surfaces of post-war London

Anna Maria Di Brina — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:11 GMT

There are echoes of Rembrandt in these paintings of building sites

Act of supremacy

Sholto Byrnes — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:04:04 GMT

Does the Pope really care if he snubs Rowan Williams?

Iraq inquiry: when did UK sign up for regime change?

James Macintyre — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:59:09 GMT

The key issue is 2002 Manning memo

Artist anonymous

Sam Kinchin-Smith — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:49:36 GMT

Nick Cave, soundtrack-maker

The trap the Iraq inquiry must avoid

George Eaton — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:54 GMT

The inquiry must not fall for the myth that a 'lack of planning' led to disaster in Iraq

De Menezes: the final humiliation

James Macintyre — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:16:00 GMT

No police accountable; reduced payout to "poor" family

It's started

James Macintyre — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:30:50 GMT

The Labour fightback begins

The man who would be kingmaker

George Eaton — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:44:20 GMT

Which way would Clegg turn in a hung parliament?

Ministry of Defence spent �149m on tanks unfit for combat

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:23:00 GMT

MoD spent �149m on a urgent "upgrade" to tanks that are only now being used in training

Clegg reveals Lib Dems could support Cameron

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:42:06 GMT

Lib Dem leader insists he will back whichever party wins the most votes in a hung parliament

Standards committee MP urged to resign over expenses

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:10:33 GMT

Andrew Dismore becomes the second member of the committee to face questions over his expenses

Iraq war documents reveal UK-US tensions

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:40:59 GMT

British commander described US allies as "a group of Martians" for whom "dialogue is alien"

Labour slashes Tory lead to six points

George Eaton — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:27:26 GMT

Lowest Tory poll lead since 2008 revives prospect of a hung parliament

What was easyJet thinking?

George Eaton — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:52 GMT

A case of remarkable wickedness or remarkable stupidity

Exclusive: easyJet grounds in-flight magazine after Holocaust gaffe

Stephen Morris — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:45 GMT

Airline U-turn follows Holocaust Memorial fashion shoot

In praise of the Tories

James Macintyre — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:13 GMT

They are right on police

Tories would create 'Berlusconi's Britain'

George Eaton — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:18 GMT

"Big Bang" media revolution would be dangerous warns NUJ head

A rouger shade of Palin

Tom Calvocoressi — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:27 GMT

Those who seek to satirise Sarah, we salute you!

Harman on the ropes

George Eaton — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:35:52 GMT

Will she be forced to resign?

Harman to be prosecuted over car accident

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:14 GMT

Deputy Labour leader charged over crash in which she allegedly used her mobile phone

Police head warns officers would resign over Tory plans

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:37:03 GMT

Sir Hugh Orde says directly-elected commissioners would undermine police independence

Sleaze watchdog chairman resigns over expenses claims

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:15:21 GMT

Tory MP David Curry stands down after claiming �30,000 for a second home he rarely uses

Belgian prime minister and British peer given top EU jobs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:48:06 GMT

Presidency is won by Belgian leader Herman Van Rompuy as Baroness Ashton becomes foreign minister

Expenses: the story that never ends

Mehdi Hasan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:31:53 GMT

Tory MP David Curry stands down from committee

Eurosceptics won't like this...

George Eaton — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:06:33 GMT

EU seeks "special status" at the United Nations

Green heroes and villains

James Macintyre — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:13:53 GMT

Our cover story on a hot topic

Blair to win EU presidency

James Macintyre — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:18 GMT

An unlikely punt

Clinton's crush on Miliband

George Eaton — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:28:06 GMT

Clinton tells Vogue: "he is so vibrant, vital, attractive, smart."

Brown criticised over expenses reform

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:05:25 GMT

Sir Christopher Kelly says he was "disappointed" the Queen's Speech excluded expenses legislation

Bin Laden and me

Mehdi Hasan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:52:21 GMT

My interview with his son in this week's NS

Karzai sworn in as Afghan president

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:31:55 GMT

President sworn in for second five-year term amid intense concern over corruption

EU leaders meet to select president

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:04:46 GMT

France and Germany unite behind Belgian prime minister Herman Van Rompuy

Six MPs and peers face criminal charges over expenses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:39:01 GMT

Detectives expected to pass files on to the Crown Prosecution Service within weeks

Green heroes and villians...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:05 GMT

...here's two that didn't quite make the cut

Chamber of secrets . .

James Macintyre — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:26:43 GMT

. . . an update from the House of Commons

Vote Blue, Go Green?

Mehdi Hasan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:11:38 GMT

Not quite ...

The responsibilities of the intellectual

Anna Maria Di Brina — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:41 GMT

Roberto Saviano�s letter to Berlusconi

Is Archie Norman's appointment bad news for the Tories?

George Eaton — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:43 GMT

Could the new ITV chairman clash with his old party?

Queen's Speech draws election battle lines

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:55:51 GMT

Final legislative package before election focuses on economic recovery, pensioners and education

20 green heroes and villains: Have your say

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:55:24 GMT

Who did we miss out from our top 10 heroes and top 10 villains? Let us know here by having your say

Native spirit

Owen Van Spall — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:34 GMT

A season of films celebrates the struggles of indigenous peoples across the globe

Twitter and libertarianism

George Eaton — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:14:28 GMT

Prospect poll on Twitter users highlights the growth of libertarianism

Former Tory MP Archie Norman to be new ITV chairman

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:05:33 GMT

Prolonged search for a replacement for Michael Grade comes to an end

Education guarantees condemned as a "whingers' charter"

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:51 GMT

New guarantees for pupils and parents could open the door to litigation, warns teachers' leader

Universities forced to 'bail out' students

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:03:35 GMT

Three-quarters of universities provide emergency funding after delays to loans and grants

Queen's Speech to target excessive City bonuses

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:40:45 GMT

Bill will allow the FSA to ban bonuses for "reckless" bankers

Labour cuts Tory lead by four points

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:37:45 GMT

Party boosted by public sympathy for Brown over Sun attacks

Who are you calling anti-Semitic?

Sholto Byrnes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:43:12 GMT

The charge is grave. It must not be misused.

The man who knew too much

Jonathan Derbyshire — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:59 GMT

Diaries of the man who reported on Stalin's "terror famine" made public

The PCC is not fit to regulate blogs

George Eaton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:33:32 GMT

This discredited body would not act as an impartial regulator

Jailhouse rock

Patrick Sawer — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:28 GMT

Billy Bragg's charity takes an unusual approach to prisoner rehabilitation

BBC in awe of Sun

James Macintyre — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:15:46 GMT

More on Murdoch's needlessly given influence

Why die for Karzai?

Mehdi Hasan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:12:28 GMT

The question Brown and Miliband can't answer

Cameron hasn't "closed the deal"

George Eaton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:02:20 GMT

Guardian front page ignores signs of Labour comeback

Palin goes on Oprah to hint at bid for presidency

James Macintyre — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:49:31 GMT

"Not on my radar -- right now"

China and US pledge cooperation

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:49:33 GMT

Premiers stress collaboration, although differences remain

UN food chief not satisfied with summit

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:28:47 GMT

Jacques Diouf criticises lack of "concrete proposals" from UN food security summit

Conservative candidate avoids deselection

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:08:20 GMT

Elizabeth Truss survives vote, after details of her affair were revealed

Brown hopes for Afghanistan pull-out talks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:51:11 GMT

Prime minister says he hopes talks in the new year will set a timetable for handover to local forces

The scandal of infant mortality

Kate Eardley — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:07:34 GMT

24,000 children under the age of five continue to die each day

Stephen Byers to quit parliament...

Mehdi Hasan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:02:44 GMT

... but who cares?

Britain's Israel lobby

Mehdi Hasan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:54:43 GMT

What is it, who's in it and how does it work?

Who rules Twitter?

George Eaton — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:50:56 GMT

Wired explores the clashes between Twitter users and staff

Theatre nights

Victoria Brignell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:21:40 GMT

Theatre facilities for the disabled have significantly improved but challenges remain

Rowan Williams slams Blairite economics

James Macintyre — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:19:32 GMT

Archbishop says keep markets out of public sector

Would Socrates have got research funding?

Jonathan Derbyshire — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:46:21 GMT

The perils of "measurable output"

Reductio ad Stalinum

George Eaton — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:50:29 GMT

Boris compares the 50p tax with Stalin's campaign against the Kulaks

Exclusive: Labour to show "Against the Odds" film in election broadcast

James Macintyre — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:55:26 GMT

Victory for blog campaign

The impact of "impact"

Jonathan Derbyshire — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:44:47 GMT

Stefan Collini on why academics shouldn't have to be salesmen

New powers for FSA to overturn bonus deals

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:08:45 GMT

Government promises reforms to stop the reward of excessive risk-taking

No time for Copenhagen deal, says Obama

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:50:44 GMT

Leaders plan "first-stage" series of commitments at summit next month

Brown to defend Afghanistan war

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:21:12 GMT

PM claims al-Qaeda are the "biggest source of threat to our national security"

Clegg calls for Queen's Speech to be cancelled

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:03:10 GMT

Liberal Democrat leader says speech will be "based on a complete fiction"