Obama's surrender | PMQs - the videogame | Cameron and the death penalty

Weekly Online Newsletter 2 August 2011 HOME EDITOR'S CHOICE JOBS FEATURES REGULARS ARTS & BOOKS BLOGS SUBSCRIBE   Editor's Choice The ten must-read blogs from the last week on newstatesman.com The Surrender President Obama's "deal" isn't a compromise. It's capitulation. And there were alternatives. By Mehdi Hasan It's PMQs - the videogame A turn-based battle with odd-looking men... has been turned into a game. By Helen Lewis-Hasteley The IMF's warnings to Osborne Tax cuts and further QE will be needed if growth remains weak, says the IMF. By George Eaton Obama weakened as US passes debt bill The immediate crisis has been averted, but the president has capitulated on nearly all of his key demands. By Samira Shackle Morning Call: pick of the papers The ten must-read pieces from this morning's papers. A black and white issue Would today's politicians dare to abolish capital punishment in Britain? By Nelson Jones Hanging in the balance Would today's politicians dare to abolish capital punishment in Britain? By Nelson Jones What does Cameron think about the death penalty? Parliament could soon debate capital punishment but what does the PM think? By George Eaton How Israel's left is missing the point A discriminatory law which bans Palestinians from joining spouses within Israel was extended without protest. By Ben White Danny Alexander rules out cut to 50p tax rate The Lib Dem minister says government is not going to "shift our priority to reducing the tax burden for the wealthiest". By Samira Shackle The issue is on sale now, or you can subscribe through the website. Get a FREE copy of Chris Mullin's A Walk-On Part: Diaries 1994-1999 when you start your annual subscription today for just £87. New Statesman Jobs Recruiting now on New Statesman Jobs Associates & Senior Associates Canary Wharf £40-60k, potentially more for exceptional candidates Drawing on your impressive range of skills and experience, you'll work towards becoming a policy expert within your given field. Recruiter: Financial Services Authority Sign up to New Statesman Jobs now     This Week's Issue Kindly note that if you receive this e-mail your e-mail address is being held by us for the purpose of communicating with you on New Statesman related matters. If you do not wish us to e-mail you, please unsubscribe from this list. New Statesman Limited is a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. © New Statesman Ltd. 2009. The above information may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this email please destroy it. As Internet communications are not secure please note that the New Statesman does not accept legal responsibility for the content of this email message.