Various things I want to write about, but don't have time right now:
Progressive coalition? Various policies which are of interest are the "Free Schools" initiative, the new FSA, the higher income tax threshold, the movement on the 28-day detention, school building cuts, NHS structural reform, prison reform, and university fees reform. These could be seen (and are portrayed by Labour) as typical Tory cuts dressed up. There is also the referendum on voting reform next May which could prove explosive for the coalition.
New labour is dead - various revelations from the new Labour camp about the failure of the Blair government to achieve in the face of opposition from within. Of interest to wonks, and those considering new-old labour questions (increased spending, some limited reform of public services, civil partnerships, minumum wage).
Phew! I'll try and flesh these out asap.
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