Lunchtime List No.36

~ The best and most relevant stuff in today’s papers and on the web ~

Monday 2nd March, 2009

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“As a party we can win the next election in the face of poor opposition from the indistinguishable duo of Cameron and Clegg. We need to stop dwelling on polls, regain our confidence and be proud of our record.” Daniel Sutherland

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ON LABOURLIST NOW

We break down all the discussions from Saturday’s excellent Progress conference “campaigning for the net generation.”

For another perspective, see Councillor John Gray’s report.

Or read Nick Anstead’s.

PR Week also has an assessment of the conference and how LabourList can contribute to the battle for Labour online.

The Telegraph says we’re getting better, but we’re still dull!

ConservativeHome are a bit more generous.

Guido admits that writing about our editor drives traffic to his site – but hasn’t he got anything more interesting to write about?

Plus, must read: a simple breakdown of the thinking and values behind Labour’s action on the economy.

We’ll have more posts going up throughout the day, so stay posted.

If you’re new to LabourList, have a dig around some of our earlier articles under the ‘Recent Posts’ section, or under each contributor.

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BROWN IN THE USA

The PM seeks a “New Deal” for the global economy.

Alastair Campbell discusses TB / GWB and BHO / GB all speaking in Congress.

Plus, why Obama needs his grassroots more than ever.

From the weekend:

Gordon himself on his Obama visit and the G20.

Obama’s team say the Tories have got it wrong on the economy.

Why Gordon won’t be saying sorry – sharp analysis from Andy Grice.

BTW, Hazel Blears says he’s right not to

LABOUR POLICY

Here is the full text of Gordon Brown’s speech to the National Policy Forum at the weekend.

And here’s the policy document launched there.

BLAIR IN GAZA

Tony Blair followed Douglas Alexander into Gaza, who called for aid and access for Gaza’s rebuilding.

Watch Tony Blair get quite a tough ride re: Gaza from C4 news.

Meanwhile, a classic Mail hatchet job on our former leader.

ROYAL SALE

The row goes on.

Peter Mandelson warns Labour backbenchers: the governing party must make the difficult decisions – but the bill worries rebels.

The Guardian has a harsh editorial on Mandelson and Harman.

What are the Post Office bosses up to?

Blue State Digital take on the government.

From the weekend:

Not to be missed interview with Peter Mandelson from the Observer.

John Rentoul explains what Peter’s up to.

FINALLIST

A great post by Tom Harris on the Tories and regulation.

The schools lottery may be scrapped.

You’re not hired! Why Alan Sugar should not be Labour’s mayoral candidate.

Conservative Home lurches left and calls for the full nationalisation of banks.

Jackie Ashley says the dominance of the markets is over, and ideology matters again – do we want a Conservative government dealing with this problem?

Harman steps up the pressure on Fred the Shred.

You can read the full interview she gave Andrew Marr here.

The PCS are holding a lobby on welfare reform tomorrow.

Tony Benn’s daughter Melissa shows that Labour are still the party for educational equality.

Tory Michael Gove admits: “all my life I’ve had a rather ugly prejudice”.

The death of UKIP: a sign that we are embracing Europe again.

The Evening Standard’s new owner says he’ll turn it into a proper investigative newspaper.

Alan Travis reports back from Saturday’s controversial Convention on Modern Liberty.

While Yasmin Alibhai-Brown looks at what modern liberty means for Muslims.

Why Europe needs an elected President.

Peter and his pooch.

Why we need control orders on suspected terrorists.

Young Bradley Mitchell can now have his place in the shadow cabinet.

HERO of the day: Johnson Beharry VC for speaking out about soldier’s traumatic stress.

ZERO of the day: Gideon Osborne – who’s sorry abour Yachgate, but still getting it all wrong on the economy.

~ THE BIG ONGOING DEBATES ~

LIB LABBERY

Sunder’s original New Statesman piece.

Luke Akehurst said no thanks.

Nick Clegg’s views on what matters in a coalition.

LABOUR STRATEGY

Jon Cruddas raises questions about Labour’s strategy.

Later, Cruddas questions the rogue Blairite sections of the Party.

Steve Richards asks where are the leaders in the supposed leadership contest.

Meanwhile, ultra Blairite Philip Collins criticises the government and Luke Akehurst responds.

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser argues that the “do-nothing Tory” line is not working.

John Prescott has a go at Matthew Taylor.

This follows on from articles in the FT and Ben Brogan’s blog. Hopi Sen and Don Paskini have both chipped in.

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