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David Cameron has failed to bring forward the changes which are needed to bring transparency. Labour would develop a robust and effective corporation tax system.

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By New Statesman - 19 May 8:13

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

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By Liam Byrne - 18 May 9:51

Labour is learning from countries where local services are trusted to match job seekers with vacancies.

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By New Statesman - 18 May 8:00

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

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By Ben Mitchell - 17 May 17:15

This parliament has shown what happens when you leave too many MPs unoccupied.

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By George Eaton - 17 May 14:54

It's right-wing bigotry that the protesters are "virulently opposed" to, not "the English".

To win the next election, the Tories need a left-leaning Lib Dem leader.
By George Eaton - 17 May 10:32

To win the next election, the Tories need a left-leaning Lib Dem leader who can win over Labour voters in Tory-Labour marginals.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond.
By George Eaton - 17 May 8:50

The Defence Secretary says civil partnerships make the introduction of equal marriage unnecessary, but he didn't vote for them in 2004.

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By New Statesman - 17 May 7:26

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

The Conservative MP criticises the PM's U-turn.
By George Eaton - 16 May 14:55

The Conservative MP criticises the PM's U-turn and says "we should all be aware" of Lynton Crosby's links to the alcohol and tobacco industries.

The Labour line that Europe is a needless distraction.
By Rafael Behr - 16 May 13:37

The Labour line that Europe is a needless distraction would sound better if the opposition had more to say on everything else.

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By New Statesman - 16 May 11:01

With Cameron in crisis, the Tories are ready for Boris and Gove. PLUS: Mehdi Hasan on Islam and gay rights.

The Education Secretary "knows a thing or two about leadership ambitions".
By George Eaton - 16 May 9:51

The Education Secretary "knows a thing or two about leadership ambitions", says Clegg on his LBC phone-in show.

Women account for just 18 per cent of TV presenters.
By George Eaton - 16 May 8:45

Women account for 53 per cent of all over-50s but just 18 per cent of TV presenters above that age.

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.
By New Statesman - 16 May 7:15

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

The Deputy PM has said it is now a question of "when, not if".
By George Eaton - 15 May 17:19

The Deputy PM has said it is now a question of "when, not if" a referendum will be held. Does Miliband agree?

A first look at tomorrow's cover.
By New Statesman - 15 May 14:33

A first look at tomorrow's cover.

With the aid of some fine jokes, Labour's deputy leader ridiculed the PM.
By George Eaton - 15 May 13:11

With the aid of some fine lines, Labour's deputy leader ridiculed the PM's EU panic.

Labour must not trade children's services and benefits off against each other.
By Alison Garnham - 15 May 11:36

Labour must prioritise investment in universal childcare alongside income support, rather than simply trading one off against the other.

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By George Eaton - 15 May 8:52

As Clegg stands in for David Cameron at PMQs, Tory MPs will seize the opportunity to remind him of his past promise to hold an in/out EU referendum.

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.
By New Statesman - 15 May 7:25

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

Labour could end up with the most seats but a smaller share of the vote than the
By Richard Morris - 14 May 15:53

It’s entirely possible that Labour could end up with the most seats but a smaller share of the vote than the Tories.

The government must limit the scheme to first-time buyers.
By Hannah Fearn - 14 May 14:35

To avoid a "second home subsidy", the government must limit the scheme to first-time buyers.

Some in the party fear it could face a "crisis of legitimacy"
By George Eaton - 14 May 11:52

Some in the party fear it could face a "crisis of legitimacy" if it wins an outsized majority on a thin slice of the vote.

Ed Miliband should hold his nerve.
By George Eaton - 14 May 8:28

Ed Miliband should hold his nerve and resist demands to make his own hasty referendum pledge.

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.
By New Statesman - 14 May 7:19

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.

Eds Miliband and Balls.
By Rafael Behr - 13 May 14:11

The opposition ranks are close to despair over an apparent lack of direction.

Miliband is making a strategic mistake.
By David Green - 13 May 13:44

Miliband is making a strategic mistake by aligning the party with an EU political elite intent on exerting control over all 27 members states, regardless of the wishes of each electorate.

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By George Eaton - 13 May 11:52

John Mann respectfully regrets that "a bill to call a referendum on reversing NHS privatisation was not included in the Gracious Speech".

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