Northern lights flickering
Despite the tireless efforts of John Prescott, the people of the North East appear uninspired by the idea of devolution and the vote hangs precariously in the balance, writes Peter Hetherington
Peter Hetherington

The democratic way ahead
Now it is the turn of the English regions to seize the benefits of devolution, writes Fraser Kemp
Fraser Kemp

Creeping centralisation must be curtailed
Labour’s regional plans amount to more centralisation presented as devolution, argues Bernard Jenkin
Bernard Jenkin

Regions to be cheerful
It is time to turn the catalogue of local quangos into an accountable regional tier of government with real powers, writes Ed Davey
Ed Davey

No rhyme for the regions
John Loughlin compares regional organisation across Europe, and argues that regional government in the North East would trigger a knock-on effect across the UK
John Loughlin

EU view
George Parker reports on last week’s dramatic decision by incoming president Jose Manuel Barroso to withdraw his team of commissioners and analyses what implications the rearranged party blocs have on the European Parliament
George Parker

Truth is in the treaty
The new EU constitution preserves the rights of member states and will make Europe more democratic, efficient and effective, writes Richard Corbett
Richard Corbett

Future lies in flexibility
Diversity and flexibility could be the salvation of the European Union rather than the cause of its downfall, writes Jonathan Evans
Jonathan Evans

Seeing off the spooks
The European constitution offers an exciting opportunity for all the parliaments of Europe to work together for common goals, and it is vital that real support is given to combat the sceptics, writes Chris Davies
Chris Davies

Diverting from popular path
The proposed constitution will lead Europe further away from the goal of social and environmental justice, argues Caroline Lucas
Caroline Lucas

Dangers to democracy on display
Nigel Farage welcomes the publication of the draft constitutional treaty, and is confident that Britons – at last in command of the facts on Europe – will reject it
Nigel Farage

Proceed with caution
There must be no jumping to conclusions with the new constitution, and it is vital that all arguments are listened to before deciding if this is the best way to advance, writes Gisela Stuart
Gisela Stuart

Losing sight of a social Europe
Arnaud Montebourg says the constitution has the serious flaw of prescribing economic and social policies which will place European decision makers in a political straitjacket
Arnaud Montebourg

Funding games
Elspeth Attwooll looks at the management of EU finances, and considers the proposed changes to structural funding
Elspeth Attwooll

Lithuanian election
Sam Macrory reports on the recent elections in Lithuania
Sam Macrory

Blair and Jowell twist again
The media and public backlash to the new Gambling Bill has taken the government by surprise, and Tony Blair must decide whether this is a political gamble too far as the general election approaches, writes Robin Oakley
Robin Oakley

Entangled fates
The war on terror has turned traditional US-UK party political relations on their heads, and with the presidential election upon us it appears that Tony Blair is the last man standing in support of President Bush, writes Michael Brown
Michael Brown

Commons Gallery
ePolitix.com’s Craig Hoy rounds up the week's key Commons events
Craig Hoy

Please police me
Kate Hoey wonders whether the Palace of Westminster could not spare a few police officers to help patrol her constituency across the Thames
Kate Hoey

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

Subjected to scrutiny
Lord Norton of Louth juggles a week of legislation, committees and classes with his own appraisal by the Dean
Lord Norton

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