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So is New Labour dead or not?

  • By Paul Evans
  • 28 November

When is a party dead? Paul Evans brings us the best of the politics blogs from domestic politics through to the outrage this week in Mumbai

I miss the Bailey not Blunkett

  • By Helena Kennedy
  • 27 November

The former home secretary absolutely no understanding of the vital function of the jury in our democracy and appeared to have been influenced on the subject by John Grisham

Darling holds his nerve

  • By Martin Bright
  • 27 November

The Chancellor's refusal to panic has won him respect, but his biggest test still lies ahead

That old top-rate myth

  • By James Macintyre
  • 27 November

As Labour shows itself willing to challenge the right-wing press, now is the moment for the party to prove it can be even bolder

No time for mourning

  • By Steve Richards
  • 27 November

New Labour has not died. The coalition that won three general elections was always based on pragmatism and the clear-eyed desire to win, which remains as strong as ever

Hissy fits and a comb-over

  • By Kevin Maguire
  • 27 November

All the gossip from the Westminster Village

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The big green challenge

The big green challenge

Community enterprises, with their roots in co-operatives and credit unions, are now emerging as powerful models to combat climate change. Ministers take note...

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