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This week’s most read articles.
Chart: Low turnouts in PCC, Mayoral, and by-elections across the country
A graphical illustration of the poor turnouts in the Police and Crime Commissioner, Mayoral and Parliamentary by-elections.
Comment: The Living Wage is another small step towards a Responsible Capitalism
Richard Bassford looks at what the the Living Wage means and how it can push us towards the “responsible capitalism” our party leaders love to talk about.
Just building more homes is unlikely to fix London’s problems
What can be done and what is being done to London’s housing crisis? A new report by the Green Party’s Darren Johnson AM aims to move the argument forward.
Hague: Formation of new Syria coalition “very encouraging” and “marks a turning point”
Foreign secretary William Hague today hailed the formation of the new Syrian opposition as “very encouraging”, and said he hoped it will “mark a turning point”.
Oakeshott attacks “grotesquely large” pay gap in society
Addressing yesterday’s TUC “After Austerity” event, Lib Dem peer Lord Oakeshott attacked the “grotesquely large” pay gap in society.
Bloggers used rhyming slang to swerve China’s censors and talk about Xi Jinping
With the new Chinese leadership brought into the light yesterday, Left Foot Forward looks at what public opinion is, and how much public opinion can be found.
Recruit, retain, inspire: The lessons of the Ohio campaign for the UK
Sam Bacon presents a first-hand account of what was done on the ground in Ohio to win the key swing state and thus the election for President Barack Obama.
Look Left – Fresh economic fears, internet freedom threat, and support for Syria’s rebels
Shamik Das looks back at the week’s politics, including our progressive, regressive and evidence of the week.
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