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Robin Oakley
A Tory mess
Economic optimism is improving but the outlook is less rosy for Michael Howard, writes Sir Robert Worcester
Sir Robert Worcester
The Month in Review
Edward Davie
London
A tale of two cities
Last week’s bomb blasts overshadowed London’s Olympic victory. But, reports Peter Riddell, the capital will bounce back and stage a spectacular Olympics
Peter Riddell
Housing
Bursting the bubble
Gordon Brown’s economic plans are unlikely to be damaged by a fall in house prices, insists Philip Thornton
Philip Thornton
Building for the next generation
It would be a disaster for the economy if we fail to build new houses, warns Yvette Cooper
Yyette Cooper
Home truths
It is time to tackle Britain's housing crisis, writes Sarah Teather
Sarah Teather
A land divided
While some are benefiting from rising house prices, others are struggling, writes Robert Syms
Robert Syms
The need to extend choice
Elaine Elkington outlines the measures she would like the government to take to improve housing services
Elaine Elkington
Catch 22
Stephanie North explains the problems she faces getting onto the property ladder
Correcting the wrongs of right to buy
The government’s new initiatives to expand affordable housing are on the right track, but do not go far enough, warns Adam Sampson
Adam Sampson
Soft landing or hard crash?
Peter Bolton King assesses the future direction of house prices.
Peter Bolton
Finding the right path
Richard Lawson examines the government’s plans for regeneration
Richard Lawson
Prescott and regeneration
Richard Lawson
Climate change
Back to nuclear?
Although the government has made no decisions on nuclear power, the industry has been given positive signs, argues Paul Brown
Paul Brown
Meeting the climate change challenge
The UK is leading the way in combating carbon dioxide emissions, reports Elliot Morley MP
Elliot Morley
Pricing out pollution
Travellers must be encouraged to leave their cars at home, argues Tony Bosworth
Tony Bosworth
Power to the people
Britain urgently needs to develop its nuclear capacity, argues Sir Bernard Ingham.
Sir Bernard Ingham
Mental health
A contradiction in care
The Mental Health Bill will have the opposite effect to that intended, warns Jeremy Laurance
Jeremy Laurance
Time to confront the criticism
You won’t find a mental health professional who thinks the Mental Health Bill will improve patient care, says Tim Loughton MP
Tim Loughton
Avoiding the tabloid trap
Ministers must be level-headed in their approach to the Mental Health Bill, insists Steve Webb MP
Steve Webb
Bitter pills
Stop doling out the drugs and cut waiting times for therapy instead, says Jennifer Rankin
Jennifer Rankin
Public health
More carrots than sticks
Can ministers improve the nation’s diet without facing accusations of running a nanny state? Oonagh Blackman fears they may have bitten off more than they can chew
Oonagh Blackman
The Burning issue
An outline of the highest proportions of male and female smokers around the world
Information compiled by Phillip Wellman, Sally Dawson and Joe Murray
In depth: Labour
A false safeguard
Identity cards would not protect the UK from further acts of terrorism, warns Paul Flynn.
Paul Flynn
In depth: Conservative
Dismissing the politics of fear
Cheryl Kernot considers why Lynton Crosby's campaign techniques did not succeed for the Tories
Cheryl Kernot
In depth: Liberal Democrat
Silliness and sensibility
Simon Hoggart fears that a clampdown on 'silly' motions could take the fun out of Liberal Democrat conferences
Simon Hoggart
In depth: International
Is the heart of Europe heading east?
Recent referendum results should not halt Turkey’s accession talks, argues Frank Cook MP
Frank Cook
In depth: Devolved
Plastic surgery
Charging for carrier bags is a winning scheme for everyone in Scotland, writes Mike Pringle MSP
Mike Pringle
In depth: Local government
Regeneration and renewal
Ines Newman examines the five principles for the future of neighbourhoods
Ines Newman
In depth: Education
Where education and care meet
New research has made after-school childcare a priority, says Daniela Reale
Daniela Reale
In depth: Health
Coming out of the shadows
Whilst the new national guidelines on epilepsy are welcome, says Baroness Gould of Potternewton, more funding is urgently needed to address serious gaps in service provision
Baroness Gould
In depth: Third sector
Unite to survive
Small to medium-sized charities must team up if they are to compete with their larger cousins, says Cathy Pharoah
Cathy Pharoah
Je ne regrette?
Je ne regrette? - Jenny Tonge
Baroness Jenny Tonge was sacked as a Liberal Democrat front bencher 18 months ago after she said she understood what motivated Palestinian suicide bombers. She was subsequently made a peer. She was talking to Edward Davie.
