Count on Kerry to restore respect
Conservative MP Simon Burns says President Bush has not led the world but has bullied it, and explains why John Kerry is the man to heal a divided nation
Simon Burns

Standing up for Boy George
Labour’s Gisela Stuart on why the West should be thankful if George Bush confounds his liberal critics and secures four more years in the White House
Gisela Stuart

Feelgood factor to fire-up Bush
Will President George Bush's tough global stance and tax-cutting agenda secure him four more years, or will doubts over job losses, the budget deficit and social security open the Oval Office door to Senator John Kerry? Michael White considers another tight presidential race
Michael White

Channelling the nation’s thoughts
It is too early to predict the direction in which this Charter Review will take the BBC, but with the public involved from the start a stimulating debate will bring a strong and independent Corporation, writes Tessa Jowell
Tessa Jowell

Tuning in to changed realities
John Whittingdale explains why the rapidly changing broadcasting landscape necessitates a major re-evaluation of the BBC’s purpose, structure and financing
John Whittingdale

Big idea falls down on funding
Don Foster considers Ofcom’s proposal of a new public service publisher
Don Foster

Dangers of mixing news with views
Owen Gibson examines the coming of age of the UK’s 24-hour news channels, and discusses whether in a multi-channel age these outlets should take the US’s lead and broadcast their own views as well as straight news
Owen Gibson

Auntie prepares for major makeover
The BBC is ready to face the challenge of technological change and the tough questions posed by the Hutton report in order to survive and thrive in the 21st century, writes Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson

Parliament brought into focus
Sky News’ political editor Adam Boulton explains how 24-hour news coverage is continuing to evolve, allowing more and more people to see the way in which they are governed
Adam Boulton

Switching on to new realities
Robin Foster and Alex Towers explain why Ofcom believes that a radical approach to public service broadcasting is needed if it is to survive beyond digital switchover
Robin Foster and Alex Towers

Will digital kill off the radio?
With the cloud of digital switchover hanging heavy, Collette Hillier questions whether smaller, local radio stations can survive the structural changes in the industry
Collette Hillier

From the deserts to the valleys
Mark Oaten finds his way out of the Abu Dhabi desert, prepares for the Queen’s Speech, and ends the week in deepest Wales
Mark Oaten

Commons Gallery
ePolitix.com’s Daniel Forman rounds up the week's key Commons events
Daniel Forman

Calculating the cost
The publication of MPs’ expenses last Thursday once again threw the issue of trust into the media spotlight, reports Peter Riddell
Peter Riddell

Lords Gallery
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's developments in the House of Lords
Andrew Evans

Call off the dogs
Lord Ashley of Stoke says the hunting debate should not continue to put more pressing matters in the shade
Lord Ashley

Masterplan comes apart
The much delayed opening of the new Scottish Parliament building was meant to herald a new dawn of optimism, but legislative lumbering, delayed reports and unsightly reshuffles mean the gloom is yet to lift north of the border, writes Robbie Dinwoodie
Robbie Dinwoodie

A great Liberal thinker
Celia Thomas remembers Professor the Earl Russell
Celia Thomas

Cobbett’s Corner
Chris Moncrieff takes a look at recent events
Chris Moncrieff