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The month in review
Edward Davie
The Oakley Column
Robin Oakley
Voxpop
The general election bought bad news for everybody – except for the pollsters, writes Bob Worcester
Bob Worcester
G8 and the European presidency
Missionary position
Britain has still to resolve its long-term dilemma as to whether it is a European or Atlantic power. But with a host of international problems urgently requiring attention, including Africa and global warming, Blair will find little opportunity to address it, reports Dr Norrie MacQueen
Dr Norrie MacQueen
Time to apply the brakes
Jack Straw MP explains why a British referendum on the EU constitution has been delayed
Jack Straw
Choosing a different path
The British government should set a new course for Europe, says Graham Brady
Graham Brady
Caught in the quagmire
Britain’s presidency of the EU is likely to be bogged down by institutional, rather than economic, reform, warns Hugo Brady
Hugo Brady
Gleneagles gears up for G8
The world is about to descend on Perthshire - Eddie Barnes examines how the Scots will cope
Eddie Barnes
Listening to the call
World leaders must meet the Millennium Development Goals, writes Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor
Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor
Debt of honour
The world’s eight richest nations could end global poverty when they meet next month, writes Hannah Couch
Hannah Couch
Welfare reform
Redefining disability
With its reduced majority, the government will struggle to get its incapacity benefit reforms onto the statute books, reports Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson
Lending a helping hand
Claimants of incapacity benefit should be given the chance to re-enter the workforce, insists Margaret Hodge MP
Margaret Hodge
Reform and reflection
David Laws MP looks ahead to proposed changes to the benefits system
David Laws
Remembering those left behind
Centrally run schemes to reduce unemployment have not helped the most vulnerable, suggests David Heathcoat-Amory MP
David Heathcoat-Amory
Cancer and incapacity
Will even cancer patients have to attend compulsory work-focused interviews? Dr Ian Gibson MP investigates
Dr Ian Gibson
Enabling the disabled
Media coverage of plans to reform benefits has had the wrong emphasis, argues Liz Sayce
Liz Sayce
The lost children
Not enough is being done to support Britain’s ‘hidden army’ of school age carers, says Martin Rogers
Martin Rogers
Queen's speech: The respect agenda
Boyz in their hoods
If the government thinks it can address the question of 'respect' by tackling purely law and order issues then it will fail, warns Ann Rossiter
Ann Rossiter
Starting in the home
If the government is serious about restoring respect, it must act to restore the family unit, insists David Conway
David Conway
Philosophy, not fraud
The prime minister’s pledge to restore respect in society is more than just rhetoric, insists Hazel Blears
Hazel Blears
Reinforcing responsibility
Citizens must be held accountable for their anti-social behaviour, writes Edward Garnier
Edward Garnier
The need for smart solutions
Short-term legislation will not bring respect back to society, warns Mark Oaten
Mark Oaten
Fuel for thought
Oil production and consumption
Profile of the world's largest oil producers and consumers
Compiled by Sally Dawson and Joe Murray
In depth: Labour
Them up country
The Labour government must re-engage with the regions, warns Candy Atherton
Candy Atherton
In depth: Conservative
The difficult territory
A new leader should face the challenge of changing the Conservative Party constitution, writes Howard Flight
Howard Flight
In depth: Liberal Democrat
Taking its toll
Former Lib Dem MP Sue Doughty asks if the party's local income tax policy was wrong for the South East
Sue Doughty
In depth: International
The tragedy of Tashkent
Britain has failed Uzbekistan's democrats, writes Craig Murray
Craig Murray
In depth: Devolved
In the line of fire
There has been a worrying escalation in the attacks on Northern Ireland’s fire crews, writes Jim Barbour
Jim Barbour
In depth: Local government
The advantages of autonomy
MPs should not fear devolution to councils, argues John Meadowcroft
Dr John Meadowcroft
In depth: Health
An age-old question
Recent NICE guidelines highlight widespread ageism in society, warns Frank Cooper
Frank Cooper
In depth: Third Sector
Remote controlled
Despite their impact on the voluntary sector, EU institutions remain far from transparent, says Stuart Etherington
Stuart Etherington
In depth: Education
Passing with honours
Joe Murray contrasts the successes – and failures – of e-Universities
Joe Murray
Je ne regrette?
Je ne regrette? Peter Law
Peter Law was Labour Welsh assembly member for Blaenau Gwent before being expelled from the party for running against Labour’s official parliamentary candidate. He did so in protest at the imposition of an all-women shortlist to choose the candidate. Law was elected as MP and continues to sit as an AM. He was talking to Edward Davie
Edward Davie
