Lunchtime List No.49

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

Thursday 19th March, 2009

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COMMENT OF THE DAY:

Stephen Nash, on Is this picture of Shaun Bailey photoshopped?

Our readers – cynical lot – are doubtful that Shaun Bailey is always really in his photographs.

LabourList is not so disbelieving – but we’re not had confirmation from Shaun yet…

ON LABOURLIST NOW

Now this you’ve got to see! Cameron reveals his “master plan” for getting us out of the downturn – you can’t make this stuff up!

The elusive Vote Red / Go Green says equality is not a Pick ‘n’ Mix commodity.

Dan McCurry tells us of the tragedies he sees in his job every day amongst “institutionalised prisoners.”

Kristofor Brown says our Parliamentary system has come to a natural end – it’s time for PR.

There’ll be more posts going up throughout the day, so stay tuned.

TOWARD THE ELECTION – CAN LABOUR WIN?

The Guardian has an excellent article and video about future Labour leaders. But why wasn’t Stella Creasy in there?

And which of our ministers are ready to take on the reigns in the nearer future? Check out the odds here.

Has David Cameron yet given people a positive reason for voting Tory at the next election?

FINALLIST

The government acts on the torture allegations.

Labour is also poised to banish law-breaking peers from the House of Lords.

Peter Mandelson has attacked those crtics “praying for bad news” on the economy.

A rare personal article from Sarah Brown on the women that inspire her.

Libby Brooks calls for even tighter regulations on lap dancing.

The horrors of Stafford show there’s more to be done on the NHS.

HERO of the day: Ed Miliband – we enjoyed your webchat, Ed!

ZERO of the day: Dave Cameron – more slick soundbites, rarely any meaning.

~ 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.

Steve Richards looks at the political liklihood of a hung Parliament, and a Lib-Lab 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.

Polly Toynbee says this is Labour’s last chance to realign, capture the public mood, and win a fourth term.

Steve Richards says Labour must be more responsive to its grassroots organisations like Compass.

Will Straw and Nick Anstead’s Lessons from America.

Gordon Brown explains why it’s essential Labour wins the next election.

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