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Check out the Blackburn Labour Party’s many mockings of Tory campagin posters.

LABOUR TOWARD THE ELECTION

Gordon Brown says he takes “full responsibility” for the decisions made in the run up to the downturn.

And he explains why it’s essential Labour wins the next election.

The Guardian assess the funding and membership levels of the Labour Party over the last 15 years.

What can we all do online to help the party’s fortunes?

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

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?

Will Straw and Nick Anstead say Labour needs to learn the Lessons from America – and from Radiohead.

Their full pamphlet, The Change We Need, is published in full on Monday, but you can read the conclusion in full here.

BARACK AND ROLL

President Obama was on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night. Catch some of the video here.

But did the meeting of “Big Ears and Big Chin” bring the office of the Presidency into disrepute?

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.

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.

Ed Balls assesses the state of play on the 10th anniversary of the Child Poverty Target.

Have a look at Yvette Cooper’s plans for public sector savings and improved efficiency.

Labour’s Chief Whip whips AWOL MPs into shape and attacks “lazy” members of the House.

Cameron sticks to his inheritance tax disgrace…

…Steve Richards worries that the Tory plans could turn out to be an ambush for Labour.

Martin Kettle assesses the state of the markets.

Cameron reminds us of his anti-stimulus position and says there are “people to disappoint.”

Iain Martin reveals what the Tories are really thinking.

Good article by Big Beast Charles Clarke on how Labour must begin to redraft our future.

MONDAY’S COMMENT OF THE DAY

Will Parbury, on our Tory Logo competition

TUESDAY’S COMMENT OF THE DAY

WEDNESDAY’S COMMENT OF THE DAY

Will Parbury, on our Tory Logo competition

THURSDAY’S COMMENT OF THE DAY

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

COMMENT OF THE WEEK was none of the above, though, but this one:

“We’ve moved a long way from the hunter/gather stage of human evolution, Celia. That’s why the role of men and women in society is converging to allow men to be carers and women to be providers if that’s what works best for them. This mass of women that “want” to be paid less for the career progression denied to them by taking time out for child care – do you have proof of that – or is proof just too damn feminist for you?”

Emma Burnell, who is engaged in some healthy, dungarees-baiting debate with Celia Stobart on opting out of equality.

Congratulations, Emma, we’ll be in touch to arrange the delivery of your bottle of House of Commons champagne.

~ 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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