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* 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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