
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk
* Andy Burnham has accused rivals of smears over rumours he is set to quit the race.
* David Cameron will soon need to eat his words on employment, says David Blanchflower.
* John Prescott defines a “Govel”.
* David Edgar argues that Labour must retain a commitment to civil liberties.
* Tony Blair is under pressure to appear at the torture inquiry.
* Meanwhile at the Chilcot inquiry, Blair has been accused of exaggerating the role of Iran in Iraq.
* Lib Dem voters are joining Labour to oppose the coalition, says Harriet Harman.
* And a standards watchdog hearing on party funding will be taking place today.


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