
By Mark Ferguson / @markfergusonuk
* Ed Miliband gives AV his strongest backing yet in the Guardian.
* Steve Richards says that the coming Yes vote will be explosive.
* IDS attacks benefit “addiction”.
* James Purnell says the West is losing the battle for Arab hearts and minds.
* Pickles makes council pay gaffe.
* Government under attack from right-wing think tank.
* Human rights law review is “imminent”.
* And time is running out for “it’s all Labour’s fault”, says Alastair Campbell.


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