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Wailing Suarez turns conspiracy theorist in reopening Evra race row
Luis Suarez has reopened the Patrice Evra race row controversy by claiming his eight-game ban was a result of Manchester United’s “political power”.
Welsh universities face radical overhaul
Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews has announced plans for a radical overhaul of Higher Education in Wales.
Leaked report on costs of nuclear spells trouble for the government
If nuclear ends up being more expensive than offshore wind to generate, the entire rationale for the government’s approach will need to be urgently revisited.
Comment: Independence is denting the SNP’s radicalism
. Since its establishment in 1934 the SNP has had as its raison d’etre the pursuit of an independent Scotland, a nation able to exercise self-determination free from the “dead hand of Westminster” which, ministers at Holyrood would argue,test
Rail investment irrelevant to those who can no longer afford rising train fares
There are alternative ways to pay for investment without penalising passengers
The left shouldn’t celebrate if Osborne is dropped, it could just benefit the Tories
Cameron has a viable and potentially winning game plan once again. Labour must have a better one.
The North needs more than just capital connections
If the North of England is to move on from its industrial past and fully contribute to national prosperity, it needs a more level playing field
Le Pen v Madonna
Is there a chance the pop singer’s intention to discredit the politician will backfire, creating supportive sympathy for the FN leader?
Parliamentary motion calls on Barclays’s senior staff to stop fundraising for Romney
The row over Mitt Romney’s links with Barclays has entered a new phase with a Parliamentary Early Day Motion tabled today by a Labour MP.
Romney’s bankerlove extends as Barclays lobbyist raises $184k for Presidential campaign
Mitt Romney is making no secret of his allegiances with the banking sector. Does he really think this will win him the election?