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“Not the man to lead” – opposition parties attack ‘tainted’ Salmond over Leveson
The opposition has attacked Alex Salmond after the Scottish first minister’s relationship with Rupert Murdoch was described as “striking” in the Leveson Report.
Look Left – Leveson, the Work Programme, and Palestine
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
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Leveson: Salmond’s meddling in BSkyB bid and readiness to assist News Corp “striking”
Alex Salmond’s closeness to Rupert Murdoch, and the lengths to which he would be prepared to go to help him, has been blown open by the Leveson Report.
Leveson damns the press and PCC – and clears the police
The Leveson Report has delivered a damning indictment on the press and the failure of the PCC – while politicians and the police are largely cleared.
Le Pen on the rise? French Fascists seek to take advantage of UMP’s troubles
During this tumultuous time for the UMP, French Fascist Marine Le Pen has made noises suggesting a possible political manoeuvre to sweep up more votes.
Graph: UK energy consumption by sector
Amidst all the debates on wind farms, and the publication of the Energy Bill last week, DECC today published the latest energy trends.
Pre-Leveson reaction: Regulation by statute will be a ‘regressive and unhelpful step’
Across the UK the message is clear – whilst stronger press regulation is needed, any system underpinned by statute would be a regressive and unhelpful step.
Five reasons the UK should back Palestine’s UN bid
Caabu’s Seph Brown outlines five reasons why the UK should back Palestine’s UN bid for non-member status in the General Assembly today.
Comment: Boris’s ‘workfare’ programme represents a shameful lack of care for young people
Even after the very public failings of the government’s Work Programme, Boris Johnson is pushing forward with his own mandatory work experience scheme.