July 2011
The questions Murdoch, Murdoch and Brooks must answer
Rupert Murdoch, after four decades of influencing, bullying and belittling our democracy, will finally be held to account by Parliament today, and made to answer.
Telegraph turns on Cameron over “transparency” of Brooks relationship
Criticism of Cameron's relationship with News Int has moved to the Telegraph. This follows BBC reports that Tory MPs were "starting to talk about David Cameron's future".
Yates and Stephenson resign; Boris and Cameron remain – for now
Pressure is mounting on Boris Johnson and David Cameron over the phone hacking scandal tonight, following the resignations of the Metropolitan Police's top two.
Yates jumps after he was pushed as May orders police corruption probe
John Yates, who dismissed calls two years ago to reopen the police investigation into phone hacking, resigned as Met Assistant Commissioner today - after being suspended.
What role do we want VAT to pay in our tax system?
James Plunkett, secretary to the Resolution Foundation's Commission on Living Standards, writes of the need for a debate on the role of VAT in the tax system.
It may soon be time ‘to draw the line’ on Glasman
Blue Labour told us many valuable things - but Maurice Glasman is now straying onto dangerous territory, writes Left Foot Forward's Daniel Elton.