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The Education Secretary needs to learn from what works.
By Stephen Twigg - 20 May 16:03

Instead of playing to the gallery, the Education Secretary needs to learn from what works.

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By George Eaton - 20 May 15:08

The Speaker attempts to show that lessons have been learned from the Damian Green affair, telling MPs that he "considered the warrant personally".

The party tables its own rival amendment.
By George Eaton - 20 May 13:22

The party tables its own rival amendment to establish a consultation on introducing civil partnerships for heterosexual couples.

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By Emma Reynolds - 20 May 9:26

The chaos in the Conservative Party is a distraction from the real priorities for people across the country: jobs, growth and living standards.

By George Eaton - 20 May 9:12

While some support the introduction of civil partnerships for heterosexuals, others warn of a "dark" and "cynical" attempt by Tory MPs to destroy the bill.

The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers.
By New Statesman - 20 May 7:12

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

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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.

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