Lunchtime List No.46

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

Monday 16th March, 2009

COMMENT OF THE DAY IS A BIT MORE VISUAL TODAY!

Will Parbury, on our Tory Logo competition

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After his fashion fiasco, Graham Allen looks at ways to improve British democracy and transparency.

Mike Ion says Grammar Schools are plainly unfair and starts thinking about alternatives.

Welsh Assembly Member Ann Jones tells us why British Sign Language needs the kiss of life.

Richard Lane salutes the downturn’s one promising legacy – the resurgence of centre-left thinking.

James Alexander says a national progressive consensus is not enough, though – we need a global alliance of the Left.

Seema Malhotra says the Tories can wave goodbye to the women’s vote.

Grace Fletcher-Hackwood also rallies behind our embattled Deputy Harriet Harman.

The leader of Labour in Europe shows how the Tories keep playing up to ruin her week!

And Cat Smith from the Christian Socialist Movement returns fire at Mary Honeyball.

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FROM THE SUNDAYS

In an article in the Telegraph, Gordon Brown says the change of the last 10 months means we need tougher regulation and a better funded FSA now.

David Cameron says a Tory government would reflect collegiate thinking – but he’s only got three proper supporters!

Should Labour bring forward the 45% tax rate for high earners to help us through the recession?

The Sunday Times calls Tom Harris a one man warrior “against the underclass”

Is this fair? Check out what Tom said to warrant this reputation here.

FINALLIST

Kofi Annan gives a Call to Arms to help the world’s poorest during the downturn, for the long term good of us all.

Peter Mandelson argues the case for Free Trade.

The government will not enact minimum prices on booze.

David Mitchell on why Gordon’s new web feedback focus might not work.

Should equal pay reviews be compulsory?

Tory Shadow Minister Eric Pickles answers your questions.

And reports of British collusion in torture become ever more entrenched.

HERO of the day: Gary Younge, for showing that difficult times can help us believe in otherwise impossible things.

ZERO of the day: Chris Brown, for saying all those bruises on Rhianna’s face were “just a lovers’ tiff.”

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