Unions spend half a million on ‘Red Miliband’: 8 in the morning, September 9th

By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk

* The Sun reports on the level of union spending on Ed Miliband – although they have included the cost of posting ballot papers…

* Gender equality plan shelved, as PLP votes to retain say over shadow cabinet.

* Iain Martin in the WSJ says that shadow cabinet elections will “reintroduce an element of fun”.

* A North-South divide is emerging in shop closures.

* Left Foot Forward on a London version of the “Tea Party” movement.

* Nick Clegg has urged a revamp of party funding.

* Phone hacking was “rife” at NOTW says new witness.

* And Tom Watson on the news that 52% of people think COulson should resign.

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