Look Left – Libya, a nation reborn
Colonel Gaddafi, dictator, despot, tyrant, mass murderer, is dead; Free Libya is born – Shamik Das rounds up the latest Libya news and looks ahead to the future.
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“Seeking Gaddafi” Tory MP demands Libya pay us back for their liberation
Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski, who made money out of a book on Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, has demanded the Libyans pay Britain back for the costs of their liberation.
Gaddafi is dead. Long live Libya
Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is dead. The deposed despot died of his wounds after being captured in his home town, his last stronghold, of Sirte, reports Shamik Das.
Egypt at the crossroads as Presidential candidate warns of “anarchy”
Nick Clegg will meet Egypt’s transitional leaders today, as economic and social turmoil engulfs the country, reports Left Foot Forward’s Shamik Das.
More evidence of impact of Osborne’s savage research and development cuts
There was yet more evidence of the impact of George Osborne’s short-sighted cuts to science and research and development today, reports Shamik Das.
Mitchell tells Israelis and Palestinians: “Get in the room, sit down and negotiate”
Gilad Shalit was released today after five years being held captive by Hamas, released in return for the freeing by Israel of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Middle East peace envoy Tony Blair described the developments as “a moment of opportunity”, offeringtest
Has Lansley misled the House over links to private health?
Health secretary Andrew Lansley strenuously denied any links to private health today, telling MPs he had “no connection” with private healthcare companies.
Fox/Werritty Sri Lankan jollies come under fresh scrutiny
Disgraced former defence secretary Liam Fox and his sidekick Adam Werritty’s gallivanting round Sri Lanka came under fresh scrutiny last night, reports Shamik Das.
Look Left – Cameron bids Fox ‘thank you and goodbye’
Liam Fox resigned as defence secretary this afternoon, falling on his sword after more than a week of damaging revelations, reports Left Foot Forward’s Shamik Das.
Outrage at 733 per cent rise in energy companies’ profits
There was anger today at the news this morning that energy companies’ profits had soared eight-fold from £15 to £125 per customer per year, reports Shamik Das.