17th March, 2009, 4:25 pm LunchtimeList No.46 – There is a newer edition than this. To receive the latest edition, sign up at the top right of the site now! Anand Menon Share this article: 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 *** Make sure you keep commenting on the posts, and if you’d like to post yourself, get in touch *** ON LABOURLIST NOW Have a look at some of the best entries so far to the Tory Logo competition – get your entry in quickly to be in with a chance of the prize. 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. CHECK OUT THE GUARDIAN’S LIVE BLOG FROM TODAY’S CAMERON PRESS CONFERENCE HERE>> 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.” VIEW LUNCHTIMELIST ARCHIVE Anand Menon Professor Anand Menon is director of The UK in a Changing Europe. View all articles by Anand Menon Subscribe to our daily email More from LabourList Analysis “We were all immigrants here once”: Is the ‘red island’ of Milton Keynes under threat from Reform? It’s Jennie Lee’s first day greeting arrivals at Milton Keynes Central. Only hours earlier, Labour councillors had gathered… Dominic McGrath 26th March, 2026, 1:29 pm Interview ‘We need to pat ourselves on the back more’: Cymru reflections from Merthyr Tydfil Reporting straight from the early stages of Labour’s campaign in Wales continues for LabourList, as each day brings… James Tibbitts 26th March, 2026, 6:00 am Comment ‘Reform? They haven’t gone away’ Gorton and Denton was undoubtedly not our finest hour and, rightly, most hot-takes have focused on the Green… Mark Rusling & Jane Thomas 26th March, 2026, 6:00 am
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