Right-Wing Watch
McConnell sues News International as Labour call for inquiry into Salmond’s adviser
Jack McConnell is to sue News International following revelations he and his two children could have had their phones hacked, reports Ed Jacobs.
Elected mayors: To vote or not to vote?
The fast-approaching referendums on directly elected mayors in 10 major UK cities present an opportunity to invigorate local democracy and economic development.
Under-fire Salmond has “lost his sense of smell” over the “stench of Murdoch”
Pressure is mounting on Alex Salmond to come clean over his relationship with Rupert Murdoch, who last night called the first minister “an amusing guy”.
It’s all about turnout – if the many vote, together we can Sack Boris
Gary Dunion, chair of Common People, explains how Londoners can sack Boris Johnson, the Tory Mayor of the one per cent.
Labour must get back to its principles on Lords reform
There is a real danger political infighting around Lords reform may derail the process entirely, writes Katie Ghose, chief exec of the Electoral Reform Society.
London 2012: Rio Tinto and the ethics of corporate sponsorship
As London 2012 approaches, Britain and the world need to pay closer attention to the environmental and human rights records of the Games’ corporate sponsors.