There is still much to do to help the world’s poor – 8 in the morning, January 15th

8am

By Alex Smith / @alexsmith1982

* GORDON BROWN SAYS THIS WEEK’S TRAGEDY IN HAITI REMINDS US WHAT WE STILL HAVE TO DO TO HELP THE WORLD’S POOR.

* THE HAITIAN DEATH TOLL IS THOUGHT TO BE AT 50,000: Port Au Prince is a tomb.

* IN PICTURES: Haiti’s tragedy.

* GEORGE OSBORNE WOULD MAKE CUTS WITHIN DAYS of taking office, he says.

* A PRIVATE HEALTH FIRM IS BACKING ANDREW LANSLEY’S OFFICE, to the tune of £21,000.

* THE TORIES’ POSITION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DOESN’T STACK UP, writes Charlies Falconer in the Guardian.

* FAITH SCHOOLS CAN STILL BE SUCCESSUL, writes Jack Straw.

* THE NEW STATESMAN SAYS LABOUR SHOULD PASS ITS BATON DOWN TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF THINKERS.




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